Time Difference Between Costa Rica and Los Angeles

Costa Rica is 1h 0m ahead of Los Angeles. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Costa Rica, Costa Rica
11:43:06PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-6 · CST

Los Angeles, United States
10:43:06PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-7 · PDT

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Costa Rica fall between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Los Angeles behind Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is 1h 0m ahead of Los Angeles. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Costa Rica and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Costa Rica does not observe daylight saving time, and Los Angeles observes it. Because of that, the gap is 2h 0m for part of the year and 1h 0m for the rest.