Sunrise Times in Costa Rica Tomorrow 🇨🇷
Sunrise Times & Overview for Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Solar patterns across Costa Rica on Saturday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's 9.93° latitude. Across the country, the arrival of light is staggered by 10 minutes tomorrow; dawn begins first in Limón (05:20), eventually reaching Liberia at 05:30. In San Jose, the sunrise is timed for 05:25.
Switch to Sunset »The sun rises over San Jose at 05:25 tomorrow in the E, and does not set until 17:18, giving the city 11h 53m of daylight before slipping below the W horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 11:21, from San Jose's vantage point 1,161 m above sea level. Across Costa Rica, the day breaks first in Limón (05:20) and last in Nicoya (05:30).
Tomorrow's Sunrise in Major Costa Rica Cities
- 05:25
- 05:20
- 05:25
- 05:30
- 05:24
- 05:28
- 05:24
- 05:24
- 05:24
- 05:23
- 05:25
- 05:26
- 05:24
- 05:27
- 05:25
- 05:25
- 05:24
- 05:25
- 05:25
- 05:24
- 05:29
- 05:24
- 05:22
- 05:27
- 05:24
- 05:30
- 05:24
- 05:26
- 05:25
2026 Solar Path Analysis for San Jose
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Sun's Path on Selected Date in San Jose
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
05:25
↑
93° E
|
17:26
↑
267° W
|
12h 01m | -0m 32s | 04:15 | 18:36 | 04:39 | 18:12 | 05:03 | 17:48 | 11:26 | 149.78 |
| 2 |
05:25
↑
94° E
|
17:26
↑
266° W
|
12h 00m | -0m 32s | 04:15 | 18:36 | 04:39 | 18:11 | 05:03 | 17:47 | 11:25 | 149.73 |
| 3 |
05:25
↑
94° E
|
17:25
↑
266° W
|
12h 00m | -0m 32s | 04:15 | 18:35 | 04:39 | 18:11 | 05:03 | 17:46 | 11:25 | 149.69 |
| 4 |
05:25
↑
94° E
|
17:24
↑
265° W
|
11h 59m | -0m 32s | 04:14 | 18:34 | 04:39 | 18:10 | 05:03 | 17:46 | 11:25 | 149.65 |
| 5 |
05:24
↑
95° E
|
17:24
↑
265° W
|
11h 59m | -0m 32s | 04:14 | 18:34 | 04:39 | 18:10 | 05:03 | 17:45 | 11:24 | 149.61 |
| 6 |
05:24
↑
95° E
|
17:23
↑
265° W
|
11h 58m | -0m 32s | 04:14 | 18:33 | 04:39 | 18:09 | 05:03 | 17:45 | 11:24 | 149.57 |
| 7 |
05:24
↑
96° E
|
17:23
↑
264° W
|
11h 58m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:33 | 04:39 | 18:08 | 05:03 | 17:44 | 11:24 | 149.53 |
| 8 |
05:24
↑
96° E
|
17:22
↑
264° W
|
11h 57m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:32 | 04:39 | 18:08 | 05:03 | 17:44 | 11:24 | 149.48 |
| 9 |
05:24
↑
96° E
|
17:22
↑
264° W
|
11h 57m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:32 | 04:39 | 18:07 | 05:03 | 17:43 | 11:23 | 149.44 |
| 10 |
05:24
↑
97° E
|
17:21
↑
263° W
|
11h 56m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:31 | 04:39 | 18:07 | 05:03 | 17:43 | 11:23 | 149.40 |
| 11 |
05:24
↑
97° E
|
17:21
↑
263° W
|
11h 56m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:31 | 04:38 | 18:06 | 05:03 | 17:42 | 11:23 | 149.36 |
| 12 |
05:24
↑
98° E
|
17:20
↑
262° W
|
11h 55m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:30 | 04:38 | 18:06 | 05:03 | 17:42 | 11:22 | 149.31 |
| 13 |
05:24
↑
98° E
|
17:20
↑
262° W
|
11h 55m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:30 | 04:38 | 18:06 | 05:03 | 17:41 | 11:22 | 149.27 |
| 14 |
05:24
↑
98° E
|
17:19
↑
262° W
|
11h 54m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:30 | 04:38 | 18:05 | 05:03 | 17:41 | 11:22 | 149.23 |
| 15 |
05:24
↑
99° E
|
17:19
↑
261° W
|
11h 54m | -0m 31s | 04:14 | 18:29 | 04:38 | 18:05 | 05:03 | 17:40 | 11:22 | 149.18 |
| 16 |
05:24
↑
99° E
|
17:18
↑
261° W
|
11h 53m | -0m 30s | 04:14 | 18:29 | 04:38 | 18:04 | 05:03 | 17:40 | 11:22 | 149.14 |
| 17 |
05:25
↑
99° E
|
17:18
↑
260° W
|
11h 53m | -0m 30s | 04:14 | 18:28 | 04:38 | 18:04 | 05:03 | 17:39 | 11:21 | 149.10 |
| 18 |
05:25
↑
100° E
|
17:17
↑
260° W
|
11h 52m | -0m 30s | 04:14 | 18:28 | 04:38 | 18:03 | 05:03 | 17:39 | 11:21 | 149.05 |
| 19 |
05:25
↑
100° E
|
17:17
↑
260° W
|
11h 52m | -0m 30s | 04:14 | 18:28 | 04:38 | 18:03 | 05:03 | 17:38 | 11:21 | 149.01 |
| 20 |
05:25
↑
100° E
|
17:16
↑
259° W
|
11h 51m | -0m 30s | 04:14 | 18:27 | 04:38 | 18:03 | 05:03 | 17:38 | 11:21 | 148.97 |
| 21 |
05:25
↑
101° E
|
17:16
↑
259° W
|
11h 51m | -0m 30s | 04:14 | 18:27 | 04:39 | 18:02 | 05:03 | 17:38 | 11:21 | 148.93 |
| 22 |
05:25
↑
101° E
|
17:15
↑
259° WSW
|
11h 50m | -0m 30s | 04:14 | 18:26 | 04:39 | 18:02 | 05:03 | 17:37 | 11:20 | 148.88 |
| 23 |
05:25
↑
102° ESE
|
17:15
↑
258° WSW
|
11h 50m | -0m 29s | 04:14 | 18:26 | 04:39 | 18:02 | 05:03 | 17:37 | 11:20 | 148.84 |
| 24 |
05:25
↑
102° ESE
|
17:15
↑
258° WSW
|
11h 49m | -0m 29s | 04:14 | 18:26 | 04:39 | 18:01 | 05:03 | 17:37 | 11:20 | 148.80 |
| 25 |
05:25
↑
102° ESE
|
17:14
↑
258° WSW
|
11h 49m | -0m 29s | 04:14 | 18:26 | 04:39 | 18:01 | 05:03 | 17:36 | 11:20 | 148.76 |
| 26 |
05:25
↑
103° ESE
|
17:14
↑
257° WSW
|
11h 48m | -0m 29s | 04:14 | 18:25 | 04:39 | 18:01 | 05:04 | 17:36 | 11:20 | 148.72 |
| 27 |
05:26
↑
103° ESE
|
17:14
↑
257° WSW
|
11h 48m | -0m 28s | 04:14 | 18:25 | 04:39 | 18:00 | 05:04 | 17:36 | 11:20 | 148.68 |
| 28 |
05:26
↑
103° ESE
|
17:13
↑
257° WSW
|
11h 47m | -0m 28s | 04:14 | 18:25 | 04:39 | 18:00 | 05:04 | 17:35 | 11:20 | 148.64 |
| 29 |
05:26
↑
104° ESE
|
17:13
↑
256° WSW
|
11h 47m | -0m 28s | 04:14 | 18:25 | 04:39 | 18:00 | 05:04 | 17:35 | 11:20 | 148.60 |
| 30 |
05:26
↑
104° ESE
|
17:13
↑
256° WSW
|
11h 46m | -0m 28s | 04:14 | 18:24 | 04:39 | 18:00 | 05:04 | 17:35 | 11:19 | 148.56 |
| 31 |
05:26
↑
104° ESE
|
17:12
↑
256° WSW
|
11h 46m | -0m 27s | 04:14 | 18:24 | 04:39 | 17:59 | 05:04 | 17:34 | 11:19 | 148.52 |
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All times are local for San Jose. DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in Costa Rica
When does the sun rise in Costa Rica tomorrow?
In Costa Rica, the sun rises at 05:25 local time tomorrow in the capital, San Jose. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.
What time is sunrise in San Jose, Costa Rica?
Sunrise in San Jose today is at 05:25 local time. San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica.
How much does sunrise vary across Costa Rica?
Today, the earliest sunrise in Costa Rica is in Limón at 05:20, and the latest is in Nicoya at 05:30. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.
What's the day length in Costa Rica today?
The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, gets about 11h 53m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.
When is solar noon in San Jose, Costa Rica?
Solar noon in San Jose today is at 11:21. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.
When does civil twilight begin in San Jose?
Civil twilight in San Jose begins at 05:03 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.
What's nautical twilight in San Jose today?
Nautical twilight in San Jose runs from 04:38 in the morning to 18:04 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.
How can I see sunrise times for other cities in Costa Rica?
This page lists today's sunrise times for cities across Costa Rica. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.