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Time difference between Australia and Costa Rica
Time difference
Costa Rica is 16 h behind Australia. Right now it is 08:06 in Australia and 16:06 in Costa Rica.
Australia vs Costa Rica
Australia → Costa Rica
- Australia
- 08:06 UTC+10:00
- Costa Rica
- 16:06 UTC−6:00
- Difference
- 16 h
You fly west and gain 16 h. On arrival your body clock reads 16 h ahead of local time — westward trips are usually easier to shake off.
Offsets shift through the year because countries start and end daylight saving on different dates. The figures above use each country’s current offset, so they stay correct as the seasons change.
Common questions
What is the time difference between Australia and Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is 16 h behind Australia.
What time is it in Costa Rica now?
It is currently 16:06 in Costa Rica (UTC−6:00).