What time zone is Zapotal in?

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

Does Zapotal observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Zapotal, Nandayure, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica

11:27:56 PM

23:27:56

Thursday, October 22, 2026

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

America/Costa_Rica

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Time zone details

Zapotal does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Zapotal

Sunrise5:30 AMSolar noon11:25 AMSunset5:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +506
Elevation: Approximately 421 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 10° 00' N / 85° 17' W

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Clock changes in Zapotal

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:30 AM
Solar noon: 11:25 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 51 min30 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:08 AM – 5:42 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:44 AM – 6:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:19 AM – 6:31 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination86%

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:30 AM (east, 101.2°)
Sunset: 5:20 PM (west, 258.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 51 min30 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:25 AM (68.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:08 AM – 5:42 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:44 AM – 6:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:19 AM – 6:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Moonrise: 2:49 PM (east, 93.6°)
Moonset: 2:18 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	5:30 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 51 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:30 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 50 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:30 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 50 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:30 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 49 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	5:30 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 49 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	5:30 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 48 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:31 AM	5:18 PM	11 hr 48 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 Zapotal in?: Zapotal uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Costa_Rica.
When is the next clock change in Zapotal?: No clock changes are scheduled for Zapotal in the next 12 months
Does Zapotal observe daylight saving time?: No. Zapotal uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Zapotal?: Zapotal is UTC−6 all year