Daylight Savings Time Changes in Costa Rica 🇨🇷 (1991)
| Country: | Costa Rica |
| Capital: | San Jose |
| Abbreviations: | CR, CRI |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +506 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
18 JAN
18 Jan 1991 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 18 January 1991, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 18 January 1991, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 18 Jan 1991 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
30 JUN
30 Jun 1991 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 June 1991, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 June 1991, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Jun 1991 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Costa Rica (1991)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alajuela Province | 18 Jan 1991 | 30 Jun 1991 |
| Cartago Province | 18 Jan 1991 | 30 Jun 1991 |
| Guanacaste Province | 18 Jan 1991 | 30 Jun 1991 |
| Heredia Province | 18 Jan 1991 | 30 Jun 1991 |
| Limón Province | 18 Jan 1991 | 30 Jun 1991 |
| Provincia de San José | 18 Jan 1991 | 30 Jun 1991 |
| Puntarenas Province | 18 Jan 1991 | 30 Jun 1991 |
DST Changes Summary for Costa Rica
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | 1992 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 14 Mar | 1992 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Costa Rica
Does Costa Rica use Daylight Saving Time in 1991?
Yes, Costa Rica observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1991 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Costa Rica?
The next scheduled time transition in Costa Rica will take place on Friday, 18 January 1991. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Costa Rica follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Costa Rica follows a single, unified schedule. Every province across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Costa Rica?
Following the shift on 18 Jan 1991, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.