Shanghai to Costa Rica time converter

Costa Rica is 15 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Costa Rica.

Shanghai CST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Costa Rica MST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shanghai
China
Thu, Oct 22
CSTUTC+8
Costa Rica
Sinaloa, Mexico
Wed, Oct 21
MSTUTC-7-15h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to Costa Rica conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Costa Rica): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 15 hours all year.

Distance

Shanghai and Costa Rica are 11,922 km (7,408 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 15 hours behind Shanghai.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 6:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in Costa Rica.

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

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Shanghai (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Costa Rica): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and Costa Rica change?

No. The difference stays 15 hours all year.