CRT to UTC Time Converter

Convert Costa Rica Time (CRT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

San José · Costa Rica Time
15:24:29
Sunday, May 10, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
21:24:29
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

Convert a specific time

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

CRT (Costa Rica Time)
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can CRT and UTC 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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 CRT (15:00–16:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour CRT to UTC conversion table

CRT time (San José)UTC time (UTC)Status
00:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun09:00 SunUTC working
04:00 Sun10:00 SunUTC working
05:00 Sun11:00 SunUTC working
06:00 Sun12:00 SunUTC working
07:00 Sun13:00 SunUTC working
08:00 Sun14:00 SunUTC working
09:00 Sun15:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
11:00 Sun17:00 SunCRT working
12:00 Sun18:00 SunCRT working
13:00 Sun19:00 SunCRT working
14:00 Sun20:00 SunCRT working
15:00 Sun21:00 SunCRT working
16:00 Sun22:00 SunCRT working
17:00 Sun23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-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
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CRT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 6 hours ahead 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 UTC observe daylight saving time?+
CRT: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CRT and UTC?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 CRT (15:00–16:00 UTC), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in San José?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in San José (CRT), it is 18:00 Sun in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CRT and UTC?+
CRT maps to "America/Costa_Rica" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is San José ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether San José (CRT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 6 hours ahead CRT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CRT and UTC?+
CRT is UTC-06:00 (CST) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 UTC?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 CRT.