Current Date And Time In San José, Costa Rica
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:55:53 CST
Capital: San José
Currency: Costa Rican Colón (CRC)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Area: 4,969.73 km²
State Code: SJ
Explore the interactive satellite map of San José, a state or administrative region of Costa Rica, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for San José — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of San José in Costa Rica.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Costa Rica operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.763° N | 84.1857° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.763 | -84.1857 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 45' 47" N | 84° 11' 9" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 45.7792' N | 84° 11.1427' W |
| State / Region | San José |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | San José |
| State Code | SJ |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Area (km²) | 4,969.73 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1,918.82 mi² |
| Elevation | 982 m / 3,220 ft |
| Area Rank | #5 in Costa Rica |
| GPS (DD) | 9.763, -84.1857 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San José to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Costa Rica.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartago Province | Costa Rica | E | 56 km | 35 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Alajuela Province | Costa Rica | N | 75 km | 47 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Heredia Province | Costa Rica | N | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Limón Province | Costa Rica | NE | 84 km | 52 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Puntarenas Province | Costa Rica | SE | 111 km | 69 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Guanacaste Province | Costa Rica | NW | 155 km | 96 mi | ~1h 56m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in San José, along with each city's aerial distance from San José, San José's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 9.9339° N | -84.0849° W | 1,133 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Isidro | 9.3674° N | -83.6971° W | 713 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Curridabat | 9.9139° N | -84.036° W | 1,192 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Vicente | 9.9619° N | -84.0494° W | 1,227 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Vicente de Moravia | 9.9616° N | -84.0488° W | 1,240 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Purral | 9.9569° N | -84.0321° W | 1,283 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Miguel | 9.8712° N | -84.0608° W | 1,216 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pedro | 9.9283° N | -84.0507° W | 1,199 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Rafael Abajo | 9.831° N | -84.2901° W | 826 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ipís | 9.9655° N | -84.0182° W | 1,310 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of San José is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Costa Rica. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for San José on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Costa Rica.
The satellite view of San José helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Costa Rica national map
San José occupies a distinct geographic zone within Costa Rica in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of San José for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Costa Rica. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for San José in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Costa Rica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of San José are latitude 9.763° and longitude -84.1857°. In directional format: 9.763° N, 84.1857° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of San José in Costa Rica and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
San José is a state or administrative region of Costa Rica, located in North America. Its capital city is San José. View the exact position of San José on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San José is at: Latitude 9° 45' 47" N and Longitude 84° 11' 9" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
San José covers a total area of approximately 4,969.73 km² (1,918.82 mi²). This is roughly 9.73% of Costa Rica's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of San José is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.763, -84.1857 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San José in Costa Rica. For broader context, explore the Costa Rica national map or nearby states.
Today in San José, sunrise is at 05:26 AM and sunset is at 05:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San José's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San José is approximately 1,087 km (675 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,236 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San José — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tuapejat, Indonesia, roughly 956 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.
