Sunrise & sunset times in San José, Costa Rica
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:27 and sets at 17:44 in San José. All times are shown in the America/Costa_Rica timezone.
Today in San José
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in San José today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in San José when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in San José (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at San José’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:57 | 17:34 | 11:45 | 11h 36m |
| February | 05:55 | 17:45 | 11:50 | 11h 49m |
| March | 05:43 | 17:47 | 11:45 | 12h 03m |
| April | 05:25 | 17:46 | 11:36 | 12h 20m |
| May | 05:15 | 17:50 | 11:32 | 12h 34m |
| June | 05:15 | 17:57 | 11:36 | 12h 42m |
| July | 05:22 | 18:01 | 11:42 | 12h 38m |
| August | 05:27 | 17:54 | 11:40 | 12h 26m |
| September | 05:26 | 17:36 | 11:31 | 12h 10m |
| October | 05:24 | 17:19 | 11:22 | 11h 54m |
| November | 05:30 | 17:11 | 11:20 | 11h 40m |
| December | 05:45 | 17:18 | 11:31 | 11h 33m |
Solar year in San José (2026)
Because San José is near the equator, day length barely shifts through the year — under 1h 09m between the longest and shortest day.
Day length across the year in San José
Longest day in San José: 12h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 11h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 10m.
Moon tonight in San José
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in San José today?▼
The sun rises at 05:27 America/Costa_Rica in San José, Costa Rica today.
What time is sunset in San José today?▼
The sun sets at 17:44 America/Costa_Rica in San José today.
How long is the day in San José today?▼
Daylight in San José today lasts 12 hours and 17 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in San José?▼
The morning golden hour in San José runs from 05:05 to 05:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:16 to 18:05.
What is the timezone of San José?▼
San José uses the America/Costa_Rica timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in San José?▼
The longest day of 2026 in San José is 21 June 2026, with 12h 42m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in San José?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in San José is 21 December 2026, with 11h 33m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in San José?▼
Because San José is near the equator, the difference between the longest and shortest day is only 1h 09m. Days are nearly the same length all year.