Time Difference Between Chicago and Costa Rica
Chicago is 1h 0m ahead of Costa Rica. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.
Best time to connect
Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Costa Rica.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours is Costa Rica behind Chicago?
- Chicago is 1h 0m ahead of Costa Rica. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
- Do Chicago and Costa Rica observe daylight saving time?
- Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Costa Rica does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 0h 0m for part of the year and 1h 0m for the rest.