What time zone is Golfito in?

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

Does Golfito observe daylight saving time?

No. Golfito uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Golfito, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

11:24:56 PM

23:24:56

Thursday, October 22, 2026

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

America/Costa_Rica

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Time zone details

Golfito does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Golfito

Sunrise5:20 AMSolar noon11:16 AMSunset5:13 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Costa Rica
Administrative area: Puntarenas Province
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +506
Population: 6,777
Elevation: Approximately 39 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 8° 36' N / 83° 06' W

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Clock changes in Golfito

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:20 AM
Solar noon: 11:16 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 53 min26 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 4:59 AM – 5:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:34 AM – 5:59 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:09 AM – 6:23 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination86%

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:20 AM (east, 101.1°)
Sunset: 5:13 PM (west, 258.7°)
Day length: 11 hr 53 min26 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:16 AM (70.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 5:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:34 AM – 5:59 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:09 AM – 6:23 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:40 PM (east, 93.6°)
Moonset: 2:10 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	5:20 AM	5:13 PM	11 hr 53 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:20 AM	5:12 PM	11 hr 53 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:20 AM	5:12 PM	11 hr 52 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:20 AM	5:12 PM	11 hr 52 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	5:20 AM	5:12 PM	11 hr 51 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	5:20 AM	5:11 PM	11 hr 51 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:20 AM	5:11 PM	11 hr 50 min	25 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 Golfito in?: Golfito uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Costa_Rica.
When is the next clock change in Golfito?: No clock changes are scheduled for Golfito in the next 12 months
Does Golfito observe daylight saving time?: No. Golfito uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Golfito?: Golfito is UTC−6 all year