Current Time in Alajuela, Costa Rica

Alajuela Time Now

Fri, Jun 19, 2026

3:47 AM (CST, 6 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-6))

Alajuela

Central Standard Time (CST)

CST is 6 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-6)

About the Time in Alajuela

Alajuela is located in Alajuela, Costa Rica. The local time zone is Central Standard Time (CST), 6 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-6). Alajuela has a population of more than 100,000.

Today the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 5:59 PM in Alajuela. That is about 12 hours 42 minutes 33 seconds of daylight.

Alajuela does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset (6 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-6)) stays the same all year.

Alajuela Time - Frequently Asked Questions

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What time zone is Alajuela in?

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Alajuela is in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone, 6 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-6).

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Does Alajuela observe daylight saving time?

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No. Alajuela does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.

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What is the UTC offset in Alajuela?

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The current UTC offset in Alajuela is 6 hours behind Universal Time (UTC-6).