San José×Los Angeles
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in San José, it's that in Los Angeles.
When it's 8:00 am in San José, it's 7:00 am in Los Angeles — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in San José, it's 9:00 am in Los Angeles — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in San José, it's 11:00 am in Los Angeles — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in San José, it's 2:00 pm in Los Angeles — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in San José, it's 4:00 pm in Los Angeles — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in San José, it's 8:00 pm in Los Angeles — evening there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: San José uses the CRC (₡) and Los Angeles uses the USD ($). Language shifts too — Spanish in San José, English in Los Angeles. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Capital
- San José
- Currency
- Costa Rican colón (CRC · ₡)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +506
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between San José and Los Angeles?
San José is 1 hour behind Los Angeles. San José runs on GMT-6 and Los Angeles on GMT-7. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in San José, what time is it in Los Angeles?
10:00 am in San José is 9:00 am in Los Angeles on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in San José, what time is it in Los Angeles?
3:00 pm in San José is 2:00 pm in Los Angeles on the same day — afternoon there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is San José from Los Angeles?
About 4,389 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 5h 40m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do San José and Los Angeles use?
San José uses the Costa Rican colón (CRC, ₡); Los Angeles uses the United States dollar (USD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call San José from Los Angeles?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +506, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in San José and Los Angeles?
San José primarily speaks Spanish; Los Angeles speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do San José and Los Angeles drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.