5pm in San José is 7pm in Eastern Daylight Time.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between San José and Eastern Daylight Time. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between San José and Eastern Daylight Time?

San José is 2 hours behind Eastern Daylight Time right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 5pm in San José, what time is it in Eastern Daylight Time?

5pm in San José is 7pm in Eastern Daylight Time. That's already evening in Eastern Daylight Time, after the typical working day ends. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between San José and Eastern Daylight Time?

9am–3pm in San José lines up with 11am–5pm in Eastern Daylight Time — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CST and EDT — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.