Time Now in Mercedes Norte, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Lat/Long: 10.01° N, 84.13° W
Elevation: 1,118 m above sea level
Population rank: #23 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
Local time in Mercedes Norte runs on a UTC−06:00 offset (America/Costa_Rica). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. In the tropics, Mercedes Norte has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Mercedes Norte stands at an elevated 1118 m above the sea. Mercedes Norte is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 3556 km off. A major centre in Costa Rica, Mercedes Norte keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Mercedes Norte sees 12h 11m between a 05:26 sunrise and a 17:37 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Mercedes Norte
Daylight Hours in Mercedes Norte
Mercedes Norte gets 12h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Mercedes Norte is at 05:26 and sunset in Mercedes Norte is at 17:37.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 32m near the December solstice to 12h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Mercedes Norte and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Mercedes Norte right now.
Best Time to Call Mercedes Norte
How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Mercedes Norte:
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Cities Sharing Mercedes Norte's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Mercedes Norte.
Weather in Mercedes Norte
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Prayer Times in Mercedes Norte
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 04:14 | 05:26 | 11:32 | 14:44 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:14 | 05:26 | 11:32 | 14:44 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:14 | 05:26 | 11:31 | 14:44 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:14 | 05:26 | 11:31 | 14:44 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:14 | 05:26 | 11:31 | 14:44 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:14 | 05:26 | 11:30 | 14:44 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:14 | 05:25 | 11:30 | 14:44 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
14-day Forecast for Mercedes Norte
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Mercedes Norte
Sunrise
in Mercedes Norte
↑
5:26 AM
Sunset
in Mercedes Norte
↓
5:37 PM
Day Length
12h 11m
Dawn
in Mercedes Norte
5:05 AM
Dusk
in Mercedes Norte
5:59 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Mercedes Norte
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:16
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:08
Distances & Clock Changes in Mercedes Norte
How Far Is Mercedes Norte From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,556 km | NNE (15deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,380 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,526 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,724 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,915 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,953 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,170 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,809 km | SW (236deg) |
Mercedes Norte's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Mercedes Norte and you would surface in the open ocean, near 10.0deg S, 95.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mercedes Norte
What time is it in Mercedes Norte right now?
The current local time in Mercedes Norte is 23:50 on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Mercedes Norte follows the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
What time zone is Mercedes Norte in?
Mercedes Norte 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 Mercedes Norte?
Mercedes Norte is UTC-06:00 right now. To convert UTC to Mercedes Norte local time, shift the clock 06:00 hours backward.
Is Mercedes Norte on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 13, 2026, Mercedes Norte is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mercedes Norte today?
In Mercedes Norte today the sun rises at 05:26 and sets at 17:37, giving 12h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Mercedes Norte tonight?
Over Mercedes Norte tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 10.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Mercedes Norte?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Mercedes Norte, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.