What time zone is Alajuelita in?

Alajuelita currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Costa_Rica.

What is the UTC offset in Alajuelita right now?

Alajuelita is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Alajuelita, San José, Costa Rica

2:55:49 PM

14:55:49

Friday, September 25, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Costa_Rica

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Time zone details

Alajuelita does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Alajuelita

Sunrise5:25 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset5:30 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Costa Rica
Administrative area: San José
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

Practical

Languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +506
Population: 13,845
Elevation: Approximately 1,108 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 54' N / 84° 06' W

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Clock changes in Alajuelita

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:25 AM
Solar noon: 11:27 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 05 min32 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:04 AM – 5:51 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:40 AM – 6:15 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:15 AM – 6:40 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:25 AM (east, 90.8°)
Sunset: 5:30 PM (west, 269.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 05 min32 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:27 AM (79.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:04 AM – 5:51 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:40 AM – 6:15 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:15 AM – 6:40 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:51 PM (east, 90.6°)
Moonset: 4:24 AM (west, 266.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	5:25 AM	5:30 PM	12 hr 05 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:25 AM	5:29 PM	12 hr 04 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:25 AM	5:29 PM	12 hr 04 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:25 AM	5:28 PM	12 hr 03 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:25 AM	5:27 PM	12 hr 02 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:25 AM	5:27 PM	12 hr 02 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:25 AM	5:26 PM	12 hr 01 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Costa Rica

Fri, Oct 9, 2026Columbus Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Alajuelita in?: Alajuelita currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Costa_Rica.
When is the next clock change in Alajuelita?: No clock changes are scheduled for Alajuelita in the next 12 months
Does Alajuelita observe daylight saving time?: Alajuelita does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Alajuelita right now?: Alajuelita is currently UTC−06:00