San José to Paris time converter

Paris is 8 hours ahead of San José. When it is 9:00 AM in San José, it is 5:00 PM in Paris.

San José CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Paris CEST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San José
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6
Paris
France
Thu, Oct 22
CESTUTC+2+8h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

San José to Paris conversion table

Every hour of today in San José and the matching time in Paris. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

San JoséParis
12:00 AM8:00 AM
1:00 AM9:00 AM
2:00 AM10:00 AM
3:00 AM11:00 AM
4:00 AM12:00 PM
5:00 AM1:00 PM
6:00 AM2:00 PM
7:00 AM3:00 PM
8:00 AM4:00 PM
9:00 AM5:00 PM
10:00 AM6:00 PM
11:00 AM7:00 PM
12:00 PM8:00 PM
1:00 PM9:00 PM
2:00 PM10:00 PM
3:00 PM11:00 PM
4:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in San José (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because San José and Paris switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +8h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027: +7h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: +8h

Distance

San José and Paris are 8,918 km (5,541 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between San José and Paris?

Paris is 8 hours ahead of San José.

What time is it in Paris when it is 9 AM in San José?

When it is 9:00 AM in San José, it is 5:00 PM in Paris.

When is the best time to call Paris from San José?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in San José (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Paris).

Does the time difference between San José and Paris change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.