Current local time in Cartago, Costa Rica
The live clock above shows the time in Cartago. Cartago is in the America/Costa Rica time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Region | Cartago |
| Population | about 112,000 |
| Coordinates | 9.87° N, 83.93° W |
| Time zone | America/Costa Rica |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cartago doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:16 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 42 min |
| September equinox | 5:24 AM | 5:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 5:47 AM | 5:20 PM | 11 h 32 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cartago at about 11:44 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 24 minutes behind the sun, because Cartago sits at 83.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Cartago time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cartago |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cartago |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 18 km (11 mi) | same time |
| Alajuela | 37 km (23 mi) | same time |
| Masaya, Nicaragua | 332 km (206 mi) | same time |
| Managua, Nicaragua | 360 km (224 mi) | same time |
| Matagalpa, Nicaragua | 402 km (250 mi) | same time |
| Leon, Nicaragua | 430 km (267 mi) | same time |
| Esteli, Nicaragua | 445 km (277 mi) | same time |
| Colon, Panama | 448 km (278 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Costa Rica
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cartago in?
Cartago is in the America/Costa Rica time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Cartago have daylight saving time?
Cartago doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Cartago when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cartago's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 24 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).