Time Now in Heredia, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Lat/Long: 10° N, 84.12° W
Elevation: 1,174 m above sea level
Population rank: #30 of 136 cities in Costa Rica by population
Province: Heredia Province
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
Heredia 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 Heredia, Costa Rica, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Heredia
Daylight Hours in Heredia
Heredia gets 12h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Heredia is at 05:23 and sunset in Heredia is at 18:01.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 32m near the December solstice to 12h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Heredia and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Heredia right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Heredia
What is the current local time in Heredia?
The live local time in Heredia is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Heredia currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Heredia in?
Heredia uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Heredia observe daylight saving time?
No. Heredia stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Heredia's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Heredia.
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Prayer Times in Heredia
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:04 | 05:23 | 11:42 | 15:06 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:05 | 05:23 | 11:42 | 15:06 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:05 | 05:23 | 11:42 | 15:06 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:05 | 05:24 | 11:42 | 15:05 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:06 | 05:24 | 11:42 | 15:05 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:06 | 05:24 | 11:42 | 15:05 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:06 | 05:24 | 11:43 | 15:05 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Heredia
Sunrise
in Heredia
↑
5:23 AM
Sunset
in Heredia
↓
6:01 PM
Day Length
12h 38m
Dawn
in Heredia
5:00 AM
Dusk
in Heredia
6:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Heredia
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:58
Distances & Clock Changes in Heredia
How Far Is Heredia From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,557 km | NNE (15deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,381 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,525 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,724 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,915 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,954 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,171 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,809 km | SW (236deg) |
Heredia's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Heredia and you would surface in the open ocean, near 10.0deg S, 95.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heredia
What time is it in Heredia right now?
The current local time in Heredia is 08:37 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Heredia follows the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
What time zone is Heredia in?
Heredia 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 Heredia?
Is Heredia on daylight saving time right now?
No — Heredia is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Heredia today?
Today in Heredia: sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset is at 18:01, giving 12h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Heredia tonight?
The moon phase over Heredia tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Heredia?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Heredia, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.