Sydney to San José time converter

San José is 17 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San José.

Sydney AEDT

Thursday, October 22, 2026

San José CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
Thu, Oct 22
AEDTUTC+11
San José
Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC-6-17h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Sydney to San José conversion table

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

SydneySan José
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 San José).

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -17h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -16h
  • Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -17h

Distance

Sydney and San José are 13,777 km (8,561 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sydney and San José?

San José is 17 hours behind Sydney.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 4:00 PM (Wed, Oct 21) in San José.

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

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

Does the time difference between Sydney and San José change?

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