CET to CRT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Costa Rica Time (CRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 8 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
01:07:31
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
San José · Costa Rica Time
17:07:31
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00

Convert a specific time

From: CET (Paris)
To: CRT (San José)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
CRT (Costa Rica Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while CRT does not. The 8-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and CRT meet?

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CET
CRT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 16:00–18:00 CET (08:00–10:00 CRT).

Hour-by-hour CET to CRT conversion table

CET time (Paris)CRT time (San José)Status
00:00 Wed16:00 TueCRT working
01:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed01:00 WedCET working
10:00 Wed02:00 WedCET working
11:00 Wed03:00 WedCET working
12:00 Wed04:00 WedCET working
13:00 Wed05:00 WedCET working
14:00 Wed06:00 WedCET working
15:00 Wed07:00 WedCET working
16:00 Wed08:00 WedCET working
17:00 Wed09:00 WedCRT working
18:00 Wed10:00 WedCRT working
19:00 Wed11:00 WedCRT working
20:00 Wed12:00 WedCRT working
21:00 Wed13:00 WedCRT working
22:00 Wed14:00 WedCRT working
23:00 Wed15:00 WedCRT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Costa Rica Time (CRT)
IANA identifier
America/Costa_Rica
Current UTC offset
UTC-06:00
Current abbreviation
CST
Major cities in this zone
San José

Sun today in Paris and San José

Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in San José.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and CRT right now?+
CRT (Costa Rica Time) is currently 8 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or CRT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. CRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and CRT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 16:00–18:00 CET (08:00–10:00 CRT).
What time is it in San José when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 04:00 Wed in San José (CRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and CRT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. CRT maps to "America/Costa_Rica". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind San José?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind San José (CRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CRT is 8 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and CRT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and CRT is UTC-06:00 (CST). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and CRT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between CET and CRT is 16:00–18:00 CET.