Time Difference Between Costa Rica and New York

Costa Rica is 2h 0m behind New York. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Costa Rica, Costa Rica
11:43:07PM

Monday, June 22, 2026

UTC-6 · CST

New York, United States
1:43:07AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-4 · EDT

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Costa Rica fall between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM in New York.

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Frequently asked questions

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