Time difference between Beijing and San José
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- Time difference
- Beijing is 14 hours ahead
- Changes with DST
- No
- Day difference
- Same day
- Typical workday overlap (9am–6pm)
- None
| Beijing | San José |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 10:00-1 |
| 01:00 | 11:00-1 |
| 02:00 | 12:00-1 |
| 03:00 | 13:00-1 |
| 04:00 | 14:00-1 |
| 05:00 | 15:00-1 |
| 06:00 | 16:00-1 |
| 07:00 | 17:00-1 |
| 08:00 | 18:00-1 |
| 09:00 | 19:00-1 |
| 10:00 | 20:00-1 |
| 11:00 | 21:00-1 |
| 12:00 | 22:00-1 |
| 13:00 | 23:00-1 |
| 14:00 | 00:00 |
| 15:00 | 01:00 |
| 16:00 | 02:00 |
| 17:00 | 03:00 |
| 18:00 | 04:00 |
| 19:00 | 05:00 |
| 20:00 | 06:00 |
| 21:00 | 07:00 |
| 22:00 | 08:00 |
| 23:00 | 09:00 |
How the time difference changes over the next 12 months
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of San José. The difference stays the same all year, because neither Beijing nor San José changes its clocks.
Working hours
With a 9:00 AM–6:00 PM working day in both places, there are no shared hours: 9:00 AM in Beijing is 7:00 PM in San José.
From midnight to 2:00 PM in Beijing, it is still the previous day in San José.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Beijing and San José?
- Beijing is 14 hours ahead of San José.
- Does the time difference between Beijing and San José change during the year?
- No. The difference stays the same all year, because neither Beijing nor San José changes its clocks.