Time Now in Alajuelita, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Lat/Long: 9.9° N, 84.1° W
Elevation: 1,108 m above sea level
Population rank: #44 of 136 cities in Costa Rica by population
Province: Provincia de San José
Country: 🇨🇷 Costa Rica (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
Solar time: clocks run about 25m behind the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Costa Rica: CST
Alajuelita is in the America/Costa_Rica time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Alajuelita, Costa Rica, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Alajuelita
Daylight Hours in Alajuelita
Alajuelita gets 12h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Alajuelita is at 05:22 and sunset in Alajuelita is at 18:01.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 33m near the December solstice to 12h 42m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Alajuelita
What is the current local time in Alajuelita?
The live local time in Alajuelita is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Alajuelita currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Alajuelita in?
Alajuelita uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Alajuelita observe daylight saving time?
No. Alajuelita stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Alajuelita's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Alajuelita.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 10 Jul ● | 04:02 | 05:21 | 11:41 | 15:07 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:02 | 05:22 | 11:41 | 15:07 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:03 | 05:22 | 11:42 | 15:07 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:03 | 05:22 | 11:42 | 15:07 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:03 | 05:22 | 11:42 | 15:06 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:04 | 05:22 | 11:42 | 15:06 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:04 | 05:23 | 11:42 | 15:06 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Alajuelita
Sunrise
in Alajuelita
↑
5:22 AM
Sunset
in Alajuelita
↓
6:01 PM
Day Length
12h 39m
Dawn
in Alajuelita
4:58 AM
Dusk
in Alajuelita
6:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Alajuelita
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
22.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:18
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Distances & Clock Changes in Alajuelita
How Far Is Alajuelita From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,567 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,391 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,516 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,731 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,922 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,962 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,181 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,805 km | SW (236deg) |
Alajuelita's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Alajuelita and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.9deg S, 95.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alajuelita
What time is it in Alajuelita right now?
The current local time in Alajuelita is 02:59 on Friday, July 10, 2026. Alajuelita follows the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
What time zone is Alajuelita in?
Alajuelita uses the America/Costa_Rica IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Alajuelita?
Alajuelita is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Alajuelita local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Alajuelita on daylight saving time right now?
No — Alajuelita is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alajuelita today?
Today in Alajuelita: sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset is at 18:01, giving 12h 39m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Alajuelita tonight?
The moon phase over Alajuelita tonight is Waning Crescent with 22.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Alajuelita?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Alajuelita, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.