Santiago to Costa Rica time converter

Costa Rica is 3 hours behind Santiago. When it is 9:00 AM in Santiago, it is 6:00 AM in Costa Rica.

Santiago CLST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Santiago
Chile
Wed, Oct 21
CLSTUTC-3
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-3h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Santiago to Costa Rica conversion table

Every hour of today in Santiago and the matching time in Costa Rica. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santiago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Santiago and Costa Rica switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 3, 2027: -3h
  • Apr 3, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027: -2h
  • Sep 5, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -3h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Santiago and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 3 hours behind Santiago.

What time is it in Costa Rica when it is 9 AM in Santiago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Santiago, it is 6:00 AM in Costa Rica.

When is the best time to call Costa Rica from Santiago?

Both sides are at work from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Santiago (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Costa Rica).

Does the time difference between Santiago and Costa Rica change?

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