whattimeisthereSan José to London time
The local time in San José, Costa Rica and London, United Kingdom. Pick a time in San José to see the matching time in London, or add more cities.
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What is the time difference between San José and London?
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London is 6 hours ahead of San José. The gap changes during the year because of daylight saving time: it ranges from 6 hours to 7 hours.
What is a good time for a call between San José and London?
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Working hours (9:00 to 18:00) overlap from 09:00 to 12:00 in San José, which is 15:00 to 18:00 in London. Pick another time above to see it in both cities.
What time is it in Costa Rica now?
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San José is currently on UTC−6. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time there.
What time is it in the United Kingdom now?
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London is currently on UTC+0. The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time there.
Does Costa Rica have daylight saving time?
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No. Costa Rica stays on UTC−6 all year, so its clocks never change.
Does the United Kingdom have daylight saving time?
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Yes. London moves from UTC+0 to UTC+1 for daylight saving time. In 2026 clocks go forward on 29 March and back on 25 October.