Time Now in Paraíso, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Lat/Long: 9.84° N, 83.87° W
Elevation: 1,306 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 136 cities in Costa Rica by population
Province: Cartago 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
Paraíso 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 Paraíso, Costa Rica, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Paraíso
Daylight Hours in Paraíso
Paraíso gets 12h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Paraíso is at 05:20 and sunset in Paraíso is at 18:00.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 33m near the December solstice to 12h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Paraíso and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Paraíso right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Paraíso
What is the current local time in Paraíso?
The live local time in Paraíso is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Paraíso currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Paraíso in?
Paraíso uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Paraíso observe daylight saving time?
No. Paraíso stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Paraíso's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Paraíso.
Weather in Paraíso
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Prayer Times in Paraíso
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 Jul ● | 04:00 | 05:19 | 11:40 | 15:06 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:00 | 05:20 | 11:40 | 15:06 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:01 | 05:20 | 11:40 | 15:06 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:01 | 05:20 | 11:40 | 15:06 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:01 | 05:20 | 11:40 | 15:06 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:02 | 05:21 | 11:41 | 15:06 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:02 | 05:21 | 11:41 | 15:06 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
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Paraíso Sunrise & Sunset Widget
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Paraíso
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14-day Forecast for Paraíso
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Paraíso
Sunrise
in Paraíso
↑
5:20 AM
Sunset
in Paraíso
↓
6:00 PM
Day Length
12h 40m
Dawn
in Paraíso
4:56 AM
Dusk
in Paraíso
6:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Paraíso
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
65.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:35
View the detailed moon calendar for Paraíso with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Paraíso
How Far Is Paraíso From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,568 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,414 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,493 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,721 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,910 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,956 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,202 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,822 km | SW (236deg) |
Paraíso's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Paraíso and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.8deg S, 96.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paraíso
What time is it in Paraíso right now?
The current local time in Paraíso is 02:38 on Monday, July 06, 2026. Paraíso follows the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
What time zone is Paraíso in?
Paraíso 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 Paraíso?
Is Paraíso on daylight saving time right now?
No — Paraíso is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Paraíso today?
Today in Paraíso: sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset is at 18:00, giving 12h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Paraíso tonight?
The moon phase over Paraíso tonight is Last Quarter with 65.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Paraíso?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Paraíso, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.