CRT to PST Time Converter

Convert Costa Rica Time (CRT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

San José · Costa Rica Time
01:54:28
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
00:54:28
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: CRT (San José)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CRT (Costa Rica Time)
Observes DST
No
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

Heads up: PST observes DST while CRT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can CRT and PST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in San José (CRT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 CRT (09:00–15:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour CRT to PST conversion table

CRT time (San José)PST time (Los Angeles)Status
00:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue08:00 TueCRT working
10:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue10:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue12:00 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue13:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue16:00 TuePST working
18:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides

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

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
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in San José and Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:46
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 51m

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Looking for local time? See time in San José or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CRT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 1 hour behind CRT (Costa Rica Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CRT or PST observe daylight saving time?+
CRT: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CRT and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 CRT (09:00–15:00 PST), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in San José?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in San José (CRT), it is 11:00 Tue in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CRT and PST?+
CRT maps to "America/Costa_Rica" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is San José ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether San José (CRT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 1 hour behind CRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CRT and PST?+
CRT is UTC-06:00 (CST) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 CRT and PST?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 CRT.