What time zone is Desamparados in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Desamparados right now?

Desamparados is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Desamparados, San Mateo, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

7:39:17 AM

07:39:17

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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

America/Costa_Rica

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Time zone details

Desamparados does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Desamparados

Sunrise5:27 AMSolar noon11:30 AMSunset5:33 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Costa Rica
Administrative area: Alajuela Province
District: San Mateo
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

Practical

Languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +506
Population: 14,448
Elevation: Approximately 281 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 56' N / 84° 30' W

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Clock changes in Desamparados

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:27 AM
Solar noon: 11:30 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 07 min33 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:06 AM – 5:54 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:41 AM – 6:19 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:17 AM – 6:43 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination84%

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:27 AM (east, 89.6°)
Sunset: 5:33 PM (west, 270.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 07 min33 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:30 AM (80.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:06 AM – 5:54 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:41 AM – 6:19 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:17 AM – 6:43 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:52 PM (east, 108.3°)
Moonset: 1:59 AM (west, 249.3°)
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
Tuesday, September 22	5:27 AM	5:33 PM	12 hr 07 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	5:27 AM	5:33 PM	12 hr 06 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 24	5:27 AM	5:32 PM	12 hr 06 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 25	5:27 AM	5:32 PM	12 hr 05 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:26 AM	5:31 PM	12 hr 04 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:26 AM	5:30 PM	12 hr 04 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:26 AM	5:30 PM	12 hr 03 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 Desamparados in?: Desamparados currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Costa_Rica.
When is the next clock change in Desamparados?: No clock changes are scheduled for Desamparados in the next 12 months
Does Desamparados observe daylight saving time?: Desamparados does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Desamparados right now?: Desamparados is currently UTC−06:00