Sydney to Costa Rica time converter

Costa Rica is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Costa Rica.

Sydney AEDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Costa Rica CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Wed, Oct 21
AEDTUTC+11
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-17h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to Costa Rica conversion table

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

SydneyCosta Rica
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 Costa Rica).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -17h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -16h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -17h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and Costa Rica?

Costa Rica is 17 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Costa Rica.

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

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

Does the time difference between Sydney 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.