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Current Date And Time In Costa Rica, Peru

Monday, 27 July 2026
03:07:11 PET
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 653
District: Provincia de Mariscal Cáceres

✈️ Costa Rica, San Martín Department, Peru - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Costa Rica, San Martín Department, Peru using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Costa Rica.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Costa Rica with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Costa Rica — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Peru, which includes Costa Rica, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Peru before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Peru's time zone -05:00, country calling code +51 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PE. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Costa Rica.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+51
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PE

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Peru — police 105, ambulance 106, fire brigade 116, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Costa Rica. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Costa Rica.

🚔
Police
105
🚑
Ambulance
106
🚒
Fire
116
📞
General
911

📊 Peru At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Peru — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.762
High
👤
Life Expectancy
77.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
93.7%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$8,452
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.1%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Peru development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Costa Rica for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Costa Rica
Regional Airport • JJI
Juanjui Airport
Juanjuí, PE
13
km away
Nearest to Moyobamba (Capital)
Regional Airport • RIJ
Juan Simons Vela Airport
Rioja, PE
21
km from Moyobamba

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Costa Rica's exact coordinates, or Moyobamba's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Costa Rica From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Costa Rica to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)5,343 km3,320 mi~ 7h 02m
Toronto (Canada)5,669 km3,523 mi~ 7h 25m
Los Angeles (United States)6,343 km3,941 mi~ 8h 13m
London (United Kingdom)9,723 km6,042 mi~ 12h 11m
Paris (France)9,823 km6,104 mi~ 12h 18m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,140 km6,922 mi~ 13h 51m
Sydney (Australia)13,211 km8,209 mi~ 16h 18m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,547 km9,039 mi~ 17h 52m
Tokyo (Japan)15,156 km9,418 mi~ 18h 35m
Singapore (Singapore)19,355 km12,026 mi~ 23h 31m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Costa Rica, Peru is set to Peru Time (PET) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Costa Rica requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZonePeru Time (PET)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time3:07 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Costa Rica to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:07 AM on Monday in Costa Rica. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Costa Rica right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Costa Rica
New York (United States)Mon, 4:07 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 1:07 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 4:07 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 9:07 AM6h ahead
Paris (France)Mon, 10:07 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 12:07 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 4:07 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 5:07 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 6:07 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 8:07 PM17h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Costa Rica — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Costa Rica is the Peruvian sol (PEN), written as S/.. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
S/. 3.40
PEN
€ 1 Euro
S/. 3.88
PEN
£ 1 British Pound
S/. 4.54
PEN
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
S/. 2.38
PEN
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
S/. 2.41
PEN

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Costa Rica

Knowing which languages are used in Costa Rica helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
SpanishAymaraQuechua

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Costa Rica. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Pajarillo (San Martín Department, Peru)6 mi10 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Pachiza (San Martín Department, Peru)7 mi11 kmWSW
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Juanjuí (San Martín Department, Peru)8 mi12 kmNNW
⬆️
Huicungo (San Martín Department, Peru)8 mi13 kmWSW
⬆️
Ledoy (San Martín Department, Peru)10 mi16 kmNorth (N)
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Costa Rica

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Costa Rica is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 796 km away. Straight-line distances from Costa Rica to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru796 km494 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico3,369 km2,094 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil3,977 km2,471 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,478 km6,511 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,534 km7,788 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China16,126 km10,020 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India16,550 km10,284 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Costa Rica shares the same national travel standards as the rest of San Martín Department and Peru. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ San Martín Department Travel GuideView travel standards for all of San Martín Department, including major hub cities.
✈️ Peru Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Peru.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Costa Rica, Peru runs at 230V / 60Hz using Type A/B/C socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Costa Rica and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Costa Rica.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
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🧭 Costa Rica's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Costa Rica

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Costa Rica. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Costa Rica — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Costa Rica

Costa Rica keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Peru. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Costa Rica

The closest airport to Costa Rica is Juanjui Airport (JJI), about 13 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Costa Rica From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Costa Rica needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Costa Rica gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Costa Rica

Costa Rica rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Costa Rica — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Costa Rica

ℹ️ Costa Rica OverviewSee the full profile of Costa Rica — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Costa Rica MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Costa Rica for distance and direction.
💰 Costa Rica CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Costa Rica

What side of the road do people drive on in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica, like the rest of Peru, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Costa Rica use?

Costa Rica runs on 230V / 60Hz power through Type A/B/C sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, reach police on 105, ambulance on 106, fire brigade on 116, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Costa Rica?

Juanjui Airport (JJI) is the nearest airport to Costa Rica, about 13 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Costa Rica in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Costa Rica runs on Peru Time (UTC -05:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica shares the official and regional languages of San Martín Department and Peru — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Costa Rica?

No — Costa Rica uses the Peruvian sol (PEN), symbol S/.. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Costa Rica currency page for live rates.