UTC to CRT Time Converter

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

UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
20:15:59
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00
San José · Costa Rica Time
14:15:59
Monday, May 11, 2026
CST · UTC-06:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can UTC and CRT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in UTC (UTC). 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: 15:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–10:00 CRT).

Hour-by-hour UTC to CRT conversion table

UTC time (UTC)CRT time (San José)Status
00:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon03:00 MonUTC working
10:00 Mon04:00 MonUTC working
11:00 Mon05:00 MonUTC working
12:00 Mon06:00 MonUTC working
13:00 Mon07:00 MonUTC working
14:00 Mon08:00 MonUTC working
15:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon11:00 MonCRT working
18:00 Mon12:00 MonCRT working
19:00 Mon13:00 MonCRT working
20:00 Mon14:00 MonCRT working
21:00 Mon15:00 MonCRT working
22:00 Mon16:00 MonCRT working
23:00 Mon17:00 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

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
IANA identifier
UTC
Current UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Current abbreviation
UTC
Major cities in this zone
UTC
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

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between UTC and CRT right now?+
CRT (Costa Rica Time) is currently 6 hours behind UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does UTC or CRT observe daylight saving time?+
UTC: does not observe daylight saving time. CRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between UTC and CRT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 UTC (09:00–10:00 CRT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in San José when it is 12:00 noon in UTC?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in UTC (UTC), it is 06:00 Mon in San José (CRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for UTC and CRT?+
UTC maps to "UTC" 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 UTC ahead of or behind San José?+
Whether UTC (UTC) is ahead of or behind San José (CRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CRT is 6 hours behind UTC. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for UTC and CRT?+
UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC) 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 UTC and CRT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 UTC.