Current Time in San José (2026)

San José is in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Central Standard Time

America/Costa_Rica · CST

UTC offset

UTC−6

Daylight saving now

San José does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for San José

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Compare San José with another city

• San José ↔ New York
• San José ↔ Los Angeles
• San José ↔ San Francisco
• San José ↔ Chicago
• San José ↔ Denver
• San José ↔ Toronto
• San José ↔ Mexico City
• San José ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in San José right now?

The current time in San José is 9:37 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. San José uses Central Standard Time (America/Costa_Rica, CST).

What timezone is San José in?

San José is in the Central Standard Time (IANA: America/Costa_Rica, abbreviation: CST).

What is San José's UTC offset?

San José is currently UTC−6 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does San José observe daylight saving?

No — San José does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC−6 year-round.