Current local time in Cali, Colombia
The live clock above shows the time in Cali. Cali is in the America/Bogota time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Region | Valle del Cauca |
| Population | about 2.2 million |
| Coordinates | 3.40° N, 76.50° W |
| Time zone | America/Bogota |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cali doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:58 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 19 min |
| September equinox | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:06 AM | 6:01 PM | 11 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cali at about 12:15 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cali sits at 76.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cali time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cali |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cali |
|---|---|---|
| Buenaventura | 81 km (50 mi) | same time |
| Tulua | 83 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Popayan | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Neiva | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Armenia | 155 km (97 mi) | same time |
| Cartago | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Pereira | 181 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Ibague | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Colombia
- Bogota
- Medellin
- Barranquilla
- Cartagena
- Bucaramanga
- Cucuta
- Soledad
- Pereira
- Bello
- Santa Marta
- Ibague
- Pasto
- Manizales
- Villavicencio
- Neiva
- Armenia
- Valledupar
- Monteria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cali in?
Cali is in the America/Bogota time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Cali have daylight saving time?
Cali doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Cali when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cali's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).