San José to Austin Time Difference
🇨🇷 San José is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 Austin. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,668 km
Approx. flight
3.1h
Hour-by-Hour: San José to Austin
| 🇨🇷 San José | 🇺🇸 Austin | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Austin observes Daylight Saving Time, while San José does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, San José is 1 hour ahead relative to Austin.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between San José and Austin (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇷 San José
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Austin
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San José and Austin?
The time difference between San José and Austin is currently 1 hour ahead. San José uses CST (UTC-6), while Austin uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in San José, what time is it in Austin?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in San José, it is 1:00 PM in Austin. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between San José and Austin change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Austin observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between San José and Austin?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in San José (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Austin). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is San José ahead or behind Austin?
San José is currently 1 hour behind Austin.
What time zone is San José in?
San José is in the America/Costa Rica time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in San José in Austin?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in San José, it is 1:00 AM in Austin.