Sunrise and Sunset times in San Jose, Costa Rica 
San Jose
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San José, Costa Rica
1 284 000 people
Current temperature 21 ° C 
Partly Cloudy
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:26:00
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 Sunset: 18:36:43
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Day Length: 12h 10m 43s
Time zone: America/Bogota, UTC -5 h.
Latitude: 9.935, Longitude: -84.0841
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Sep-01, Monday | 06:27:04 | 12:36:11 | 18:45:18 | 12h 18m 14s |
| 2025-Sep-02, Tuesday | 06:27:00 | 12:35:51 | 18:44:42 | 12h 17m 42s |
| 2025-Sep-03, Wednesday | 06:26:57 | 12:35:32 | 18:44:07 | 12h 17m 10s |
| 2025-Sep-04, Thursday | 06:26:53 | 12:35:12 | 18:43:31 | 12h 16m 38s |
| 2025-Sep-05, Friday | 06:26:49 | 12:34:52 | 18:42:55 | 12h 16m 6s |
| 2025-Sep-06, Saturday | 06:26:44 | 12:34:31 | 18:42:19 | 12h 15m 35s |
| 2025-Sep-07, Sunday | 06:26:40 | 12:34:11 | 18:41:42 | 12h 15m 2s |
| 2025-Sep-08, Monday | 06:26:35 | 12:33:50 | 18:41:05 | 12h 14m 30s |
| 2025-Sep-09, Tuesday | 06:26:30 | 12:33:29 | 18:40:28 | 12h 13m 58s |
| 2025-Sep-10, Wednesday | 06:26:25 | 12:33:08 | 18:39:51 | 12h 13m 26s |
| 2025-Sep-11, Thursday | 06:26:20 | 12:32:47 | 18:39:14 | 12h 12m 54s |
| 2025-Sep-12, Friday | 06:26:15 | 12:32:26 | 18:38:36 | 12h 12m 21s |
| 2025-Sep-13, Saturday | 06:26:10 | 12:32:05 | 18:37:59 | 12h 11m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-14, Sunday | 06:26:05 | 12:31:43 | 18:37:21 | 12h 11m 16s |
| 2025-Sep-15, Monday | 06:26:00 | 12:31:22 | 18:36:43 | 12h 10m 43s |
| 2025-Sep-16, Tuesday | 06:25:55 | 12:31:00 | 18:36:06 | 12h 10m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-17, Wednesday | 06:25:50 | 12:30:39 | 18:35:28 | 12h 9m 38s |
| 2025-Sep-18, Thursday | 06:25:45 | 12:30:17 | 18:34:50 | 12h 9m 5s |
| 2025-Sep-19, Friday | 06:25:40 | 12:29:56 | 18:34:12 | 12h 8m 32s |
| 2025-Sep-20, Saturday | 06:25:35 | 12:29:35 | 18:33:35 | 12h 8m 0s |
| 2025-Sep-21, Sunday | 06:25:30 | 12:29:13 | 18:32:57 | 12h 7m 27s |
| 2025-Sep-22, Monday | 06:25:25 | 12:28:52 | 18:32:20 | 12h 6m 55s |
| 2025-Sep-23, Tuesday | 06:25:20 | 12:28:31 | 18:31:42 | 12h 6m 22s |
| 2025-Sep-24, Wednesday | 06:25:16 | 12:28:10 | 18:31:05 | 12h 5m 49s |
| 2025-Sep-25, Thursday | 06:25:11 | 12:27:50 | 18:30:28 | 12h 5m 17s |
| 2025-Sep-26, Friday | 06:25:07 | 12:27:29 | 18:29:51 | 12h 4m 44s |
| 2025-Sep-27, Saturday | 06:25:03 | 12:27:09 | 18:29:14 | 12h 4m 11s |
| 2025-Sep-28, Sunday | 06:24:59 | 12:26:48 | 18:28:38 | 12h 3m 39s |
| 2025-Sep-29, Monday | 06:24:56 | 12:26:29 | 18:28:02 | 12h 3m 6s |
| 2025-Sep-30, Tuesday | 06:24:52 | 12:26:09 | 18:27:26 | 12h 2m 34s |
Day length in San Jose during the year on the chart:
San Jose on Costa Rica map:
Locations in the same time zone America/Bogota
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Largest Populated Areas in Costa Rica
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks