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Time Difference: San José to Sydney

🇨🇷San JoséUTC-6
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇨🇷
San José, Costa Rica
Wed, Oct 7
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Thu, Oct 8

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Time Difference
17 hours
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of San José
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San José vs Sydney timezone guide

San José (Costa Rica) uses the America/Costa_Rica timezone at UTC-6, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 16 hours ahead of San José (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between San José and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in San José and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

San JoséSydneyStatus
6am11pmSan José early, Sydney late evening
7am12amSan José early, Sydney asleep
8am1amSan José early, Sydney asleep
9am2amSan José working hours, Sydney asleep
10am3amSan José working hours, Sydney asleep
11am4amSan José working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm5amSan José working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm3pmSan José late evening, Sydney working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between San José and Sydney

Sydney observes daylight saving time, but San José does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Sydney's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Apr 4San José is 17 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3San José is 16 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31San José is 17 hours behind Sydney

Distance between San José and Sydney

Great-circle distance
13,807 km
Direct flight time
~17h 15m

San José and Sydney are 13,807 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between San José and Sydney?
The current time difference is 17 hours. San José is currently 17 hours behind Sydney.
Is San José ahead of Sydney?
No. San José is currently 17 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in San José?
When it's 9 AM in San José, it's 2am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between San José and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in San José and Sydney do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do San José and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney observes daylight saving time, but San José does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are San José and Sydney?
San José and Sydney are 13,807 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 15 minutes.