Sunset Times in Costa Rica Today 🇨🇷
Sunset Times & Overview for Sunday, Aug 02, 2026
With Costa Rica situated in a tropical zone, the evening transition on this Sunday is timed for 17:58 in San Jose. Across the country, this creates a solar timing spread of 11 minutes; the earliest sunset is currently in Limón (17:54), while Liberia experiences the latest at 18:05.
Switch to Sunrise »The sun sets over San Jose at 17:58 today in the WNW, closing out 12h 32m of daylight that began with sunrise at 05:26. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 11:42, from San Jose's vantage point 1,161 m above sea level. Across Costa Rica, the sun goes down first in Limón (17:54) and last in Liberia (18:05).
Today's Sunset in Major Costa Rica Cities
- 17:58
- 17:54
- 17:59
- 18:05
- 17:57
- 18:01
- 17:58
- 17:58
- 17:58
- 17:56
- 17:59
- 18:00
- 17:58
- 18:01
- 17:58
- 17:58
- 17:58
- 17:58
- 17:58
- 17:58
- 18:03
- 17:57
- 17:56
- 18:01
- 17:58
- 18:04
- 17:58
- 18:00
- 17:58
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 |
05:26
↑
72° ENE
|
17:58
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 24s | 04:11 | 19:13 | 04:37 | 18:47 | 05:03 | 18:21 | 11:42 | 151.83 |
| 2 |
05:26
↑
72° ENE
|
17:58
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 32m | -0m 24s | 04:11 | 19:13 | 04:38 | 18:46 | 05:03 | 18:21 | 11:42 | 151.81 |
| 3 |
05:26
↑
72° ENE
|
17:58
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 31m | -0m 25s | 04:12 | 19:12 | 04:38 | 18:46 | 05:04 | 18:20 | 11:42 | 151.79 |
| 4 |
05:26
↑
72° ENE
|
17:58
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 31m | -0m 25s | 04:12 | 19:12 | 04:38 | 18:46 | 05:04 | 18:20 | 11:42 | 151.77 |
| 5 |
05:26
↑
73° ENE
|
17:57
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 25s | 04:12 | 19:11 | 04:38 | 18:45 | 05:04 | 18:20 | 11:42 | 151.75 |
| 6 |
05:26
↑
73° ENE
|
17:57
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 26s | 04:12 | 19:11 | 04:38 | 18:45 | 05:04 | 18:19 | 11:42 | 151.73 |
| 7 |
05:27
↑
73° ENE
|
17:57
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 30m | -0m 26s | 04:13 | 19:10 | 04:39 | 18:45 | 05:04 | 18:19 | 11:42 | 151.71 |
| 8 |
05:27
↑
74° ENE
|
17:56
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 26s | 04:13 | 19:10 | 04:39 | 18:44 | 05:04 | 18:19 | 11:42 | 151.69 |
| 9 |
05:27
↑
74° ENE
|
17:56
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 29m | -0m 27s | 04:13 | 19:09 | 04:39 | 18:44 | 05:04 | 18:18 | 11:41 | 151.66 |
| 10 |
05:27
↑
74° ENE
|
17:55
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 27s | 04:13 | 19:09 | 04:39 | 18:43 | 05:05 | 18:18 | 11:41 | 151.64 |
| 11 |
05:27
↑
74° ENE
|
17:55
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 28m | -0m 27s | 04:14 | 19:08 | 04:39 | 18:43 | 05:05 | 18:17 | 11:41 | 151.62 |
| 12 |
05:27
↑
75° ENE
|
17:55
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 27s | 04:14 | 19:08 | 04:39 | 18:42 | 05:05 | 18:17 | 11:41 | 151.59 |
| 13 |
05:27
↑
75° ENE
|
17:54
↑
285° WNW
|
12h 27m | -0m 28s | 04:14 | 19:07 | 04:39 | 18:42 | 05:05 | 18:16 | 11:41 | 151.57 |
| 14 |
05:27
↑
75° ENE
|
17:54
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 28s | 04:14 | 19:07 | 04:40 | 18:41 | 05:05 | 18:16 | 11:41 | 151.54 |
| 15 |
05:27
↑
76° ENE
|
17:53
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 26m | -0m 28s | 04:14 | 19:06 | 04:40 | 18:41 | 05:05 | 18:16 | 11:40 | 151.51 |
| 16 |
05:27
↑
76° ENE
|
17:53
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 28s | 04:14 | 19:06 | 04:40 | 18:40 | 05:05 | 18:15 | 11:40 | 151.48 |
| 17 |
05:27
↑
76° ENE
|
17:53
↑
284° WNW
|
12h 25m | -0m 29s | 04:15 | 19:05 | 04:40 | 18:40 | 05:05 | 18:15 | 11:40 | 151.46 |
| 18 |
05:27
↑
77° ENE
|
17:52
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 29s | 04:15 | 19:04 | 04:40 | 18:39 | 05:05 | 18:14 | 11:40 | 151.43 |
| 19 |
05:27
↑
77° ENE
|
17:52
↑
283° WNW
|
12h 24m | -0m 29s | 04:15 | 19:04 | 04:40 | 18:39 | 05:05 | 18:14 | 11:40 | 151.40 |
| 20 |
05:27
↑
77° ENE
|
17:51
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 29s | 04:15 | 19:03 | 04:40 | 18:38 | 05:05 | 18:13 | 11:39 | 151.37 |
| 21 |
05:27
↑
78° ENE
|
17:51
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 23m | -0m 30s | 04:15 | 19:03 | 04:40 | 18:37 | 05:05 | 18:12 | 11:39 | 151.34 |
| 22 |
05:27
↑
78° ENE
|
17:50
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 22m | -0m 30s | 04:15 | 19:02 | 04:40 | 18:37 | 05:05 | 18:12 | 11:39 | 151.30 |
| 23 |
05:27
↑
78° ENE
|
17:50
↑
282° WNW
|
12h 22m | -0m 30s | 04:15 | 19:01 | 04:40 | 18:36 | 05:05 | 18:11 | 11:39 | 151.27 |
| 24 |
05:27
↑
79° ENE
|
17:49
↑
281° W
|
12h 21m | -0m 30s | 04:15 | 19:01 | 04:40 | 18:36 | 05:05 | 18:11 | 11:38 | 151.24 |
| 25 |
05:27
↑
79° E
|
17:49
↑
281° W
|
12h 21m | -0m 30s | 04:15 | 19:00 | 04:40 | 18:35 | 05:05 | 18:10 | 11:38 | 151.21 |
| 26 |
05:27
↑
79° E
|
17:48
↑
280° W
|
12h 20m | -0m 30s | 04:15 | 19:00 | 04:41 | 18:35 | 05:05 | 18:10 | 11:38 | 151.17 |
| 27 |
05:27
↑
80° E
|
17:47
↑
280° W
|
12h 20m | -0m 31s | 04:16 | 18:59 | 04:41 | 18:34 | 05:05 | 18:09 | 11:38 | 151.14 |
| 28 |
05:27
↑
80° E
|
17:47
↑
280° W
|
12h 19m | -0m 31s | 04:16 | 18:58 | 04:41 | 18:33 | 05:05 | 18:09 | 11:37 | 151.11 |
| 29 |
05:27
↑
80° E
|
17:46
↑
279° W
|
12h 19m | -0m 31s | 04:16 | 18:58 | 04:41 | 18:33 | 05:05 | 18:08 | 11:37 | 151.07 |
| 30 |
05:27
↑
81° E
|
17:46
↑
279° W
|
12h 18m | -0m 31s | 04:16 | 18:57 | 04:41 | 18:32 | 05:05 | 18:07 | 11:37 | 151.04 |
| 31 |
05:27
↑
81° E
|
17:45
↑
279° W
|
12h 18m | -0m 31s | 04:16 | 18:56 | 04:41 | 18:31 | 05:05 | 18:07 | 11:36 | 151.01 |
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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 Sunset in Costa Rica
When does the sun set in Costa Rica today?
In Costa Rica, the sun sets at 17:58 local time today in the capital, San Jose. Sunset times vary slightly across the country depending on longitude.
What time is sunset in San Jose, Costa Rica?
Sunset in San Jose today is at 17:58 local time. San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica.
How much does sunset vary across Costa Rica?
Today, the earliest sunset in Costa Rica is in Limón at 17:54, and the latest is in Liberia at 18:05. The further west, the later the sunset.
What's the day length in Costa Rica today?
The capital of Costa Rica, San Jose, gets about 12h 32m 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 11:42. 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 end in San Jose?
Civil twilight in San Jose ends at 18:21 today, marking the start of astronomical darkness. After this point, artificial lighting is generally needed for outdoor activity.
What's nautical twilight in San Jose today?
Nautical twilight in San Jose runs from 04:38 in the morning to 18:46 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 sunset times for other cities in Costa Rica?
This page lists today's sunset times for cities across Costa Rica. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.