Sydney to Alajuela time converter

Alajuela is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Alajuela.

Sydney AEDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Alajuela CST

Monday, October 19, 2026

New South Wales, Australia
Mon, Oct 19
AEDTUTC+11
Costa Rica
Mon, Oct 19
CSTUTC-6-17h
Finding your time zone…

7:13 PM in Sydney, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Alajuela conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Alajuela).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Alajuela switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -17h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -16h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -17h

Distance

Sydney and Alajuela are 13,802 km (8,576 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Alajuela?

Alajuela is 17 hours behind Sydney.

What time is it in Alajuela when it is 9 AM in Sydney?

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Alajuela.

When is the best time to call Alajuela from Sydney?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Sydney (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Alajuela).

Does the time difference between Sydney and Alajuela change?

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