Time Now in San Rafael Arriba, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Lat/Long: 9.88° N, 84.07° W
Elevation: 1,180 m above sea level
Population rank: #41 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
San Rafael Arriba 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 San Rafael Arriba, Costa Rica, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in San Rafael Arriba
Daylight Hours in San Rafael Arriba
San Rafael Arriba gets 12h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in San Rafael Arriba is at 05:21 and sunset in San Rafael Arriba 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 San Rafael Arriba
What is the current local time in San Rafael Arriba?
The live local time in San Rafael Arriba is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. San Rafael Arriba currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is San Rafael Arriba in?
San Rafael Arriba uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does San Rafael Arriba observe daylight saving time?
No. San Rafael Arriba stays on standard time throughout the year.
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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 | 05:21 | 11:41 | 15:07 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:03 | 05:22 | 11:41 | 15:07 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:03 | 05:22 | 11:42 | 15:06 | 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 San Rafael Arriba
Sunrise
in San Rafael Arriba
↑
5:21 AM
Sunset
in San Rafael Arriba
↓
6:01 PM
Day Length
12h 39m
Dawn
in San Rafael Arriba
4:58 AM
Dusk
in San Rafael Arriba
6:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for San Rafael Arriba
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
20.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:13
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:17
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Distances & Clock Changes in San Rafael Arriba
How Far Is San Rafael Arriba From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,569 km | NNE (14deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,395 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,512 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,731 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,921 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,963 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,185 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,806 km | SW (236deg) |
San Rafael Arriba's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from San Rafael Arriba and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.9deg S, 95.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about San Rafael Arriba
What time is it in San Rafael Arriba right now?
The current local time in San Rafael Arriba is 09:02 on Friday, July 10, 2026. San Rafael Arriba follows the America/Costa_Rica time zone.
What time zone is San Rafael Arriba in?
San Rafael Arriba 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 San Rafael Arriba?
San Rafael Arriba is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to San Rafael Arriba local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is San Rafael Arriba on daylight saving time right now?
No — San Rafael Arriba is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Rafael Arriba today?
Today in San Rafael Arriba: sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset is at 18:01, giving 12h 39m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over San Rafael Arriba tonight?
The moon phase over San Rafael Arriba tonight is Waning Crescent with 20.2% illumination.
What is solar time in San Rafael Arriba?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In San Rafael Arriba, clocks run about 25m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.