Convert Eastern Standard Time to Costa Rica Time - Quick & Accurate
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Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones
To schedule a meeting between EST and CRT:
Pro Tip: Schedule calls during the overlap window for optimal convenience for both time zones
| EST Time | CRT Time | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | Midnight EST |
| 01:00 AM | 12:00 AM | Late Night |
| 02:00 AM | 01:00 AM | Late Night |
| 03:00 AM | 02:00 AM | Late Night |
| 04:00 AM | 03:00 AM | Late Night |
| 05:00 AM | 04:00 AM | Late Night |
| 06:00 AM | 05:00 AM | Early Morning EST |
| 07:00 AM | 06:00 AM | Night Time |
| 08:00 AM | 07:00 AM | Night Time |
| 09:00 AM | 08:00 AM | Work Starts EST |
| 10:00 AM | 09:00 AM | Night Time |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Night Time |
New York
America/New_York
San José
America/Costa_Rica
CRT (Costa Rica Time) is 1 hours behind EST (Eastern Standard Time). This means when it's 12:00 PM in New York (EST), it's 11:00 AM in San José (CRT).
The best time to call from EST to CRT is during overlapping business hours. For EST callers, schedule between 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST to ensure both parties are within standard business hours.
The time difference may change during daylight saving transitions if one region observes DST while the other doesn't. Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)) and Costa Rica Time (UTC-6) may have different DST schedules.
EST includes cities like New York. CRT includes cities like San José. Both time zones cover important business and cultural centers.
In 2025, DST in North America starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM. Other regions may have different DST schedules or not observe DST at all.