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Time difference between Germany and Costa Rica
Time difference
Costa Rica is 8 h behind Germany. Right now it is 20:42 in Germany and 12:42 in Costa Rica.
Germany vs Costa Rica
Germany → Costa Rica
- Germany
- 20:42 UTC+2:00
- Costa Rica
- 12:42 UTC−6:00
- Difference
- 8 h
You fly west and gain 8 h. On arrival your body clock reads 8 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 Germany and Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is 8 h behind Germany.
What time is it in Costa Rica now?
It is currently 12:42 in Costa Rica (UTC−6:00).