What time zone is Cot in?

Cot uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Costa_Rica.

Does Cot observe daylight saving time?

No. Cot uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Cot, Oreamuno, Cartago Province, Costa Rica

7:54:27 PM

19:54:27

Thursday, October 22, 2026

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

America/Costa_Rica

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Time zone details

Cot does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Cot

Sunrise5:24 AMSolar noon11:19 AMSunset5:14 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Costa Rica
Administrative area: Cartago Province
District: Oreamuno
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +506
Population: 6,784
Elevation: Approximately 1,842 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 53' N / 83° 52' W

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Clock changes in Cot

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:24 AM
Solar noon: 11:19 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 50 min29 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:03 AM – 5:36 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:38 AM – 6:01 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:13 AM – 6:26 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination86%

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:24 AM (east, 101.2°)
Sunset: 5:14 PM (west, 258.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 50 min29 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:19 AM (68.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:03 AM – 5:36 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:38 AM – 6:01 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:13 AM – 6:26 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:43 PM (east, 93.6°)
Moonset: 2:12 AM (west, 263.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 22	5:24 AM	5:14 PM	11 hr 50 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:24 AM	5:14 PM	11 hr 50 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:25 AM	5:14 PM	11 hr 49 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:25 AM	5:13 PM	11 hr 49 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	5:25 AM	5:13 PM	11 hr 48 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	5:25 AM	5:13 PM	11 hr 48 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:25 AM	5:12 PM	11 hr 47 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Costa Rica

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Thu, Mar 25, 2027Maundy Thursday

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Cot in?: Cot uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Costa_Rica.
When is the next clock change in Cot?: No clock changes are scheduled for Cot in the next 12 months
Does Cot observe daylight saving time?: No. Cot uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Cot?: Cot is UTC−6 all year