What time zone is Sámara in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Sámara right now?

Sámara is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Sámara, Nicoya, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

12:14:33 AM

00:14:33

Sunday, September 13, 2026

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

America/Costa_Rica

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Time zone details

Sámara does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sámara

Sunrise5:32 AMSolar noon11:37 AMSunset5:43 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +506
Population: 1,071
Elevation: Approximately 10 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 52' N / 85° 31' W

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Clock changes in Sámara

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Solar noon: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 12 min32 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:11 AM – 6:04 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:46 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:22 AM – 6:53 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination8%

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:32 AM (east, 86.1°)
Sunset: 5:43 PM (west, 273.7°)
Day length: 12 hr 12 min32 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:37 AM (83.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:11 AM – 6:04 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:46 AM – 6:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:22 AM – 6:53 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Moonrise: 7:31 AM (east, 102.1°)
Moonset: 7:33 PM (west, 255.1°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, September 13	5:32 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 12 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:32 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 11 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:31 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 10 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:31 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 10 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:31 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 09 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:31 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 09 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:31 AM	5:39 PM	12 hr 08 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Costa Rica

Tue, Sep 15, 2026Independence Day
Fri, Oct 9, 2026Columbus Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Sámara in?: Sámara currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Costa_Rica.
When is the next clock change in Sámara?: No clock changes are scheduled for Sámara in the next 12 months
Does Sámara observe daylight saving time?: Sámara does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Sámara right now?: Sámara is currently UTC−06:00