Current local time in Cartagena, Colombia
The live clock above shows the time in Cartagena. Cartagena is in the America/Bogota time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Region | Bolívar |
| Population | about 887,000 |
| Coordinates | 10.40° N, 75.51° W |
| Time zone | America/Bogota |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cartagena 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 | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:14 AM | 5:45 PM | 11 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cartagena at about 12:11 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cartagena sits at 75.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cartagena time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cartagena |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cartagena |
|---|---|---|
| Soledad | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Barranquilla | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Sincelejo | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Cienaga | 154 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Santa Marta | 172 km (107 mi) | same time |
| Monteria | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Valledupar | 248 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Riohacha | 311 km (193 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Colombia
- Bogota
- Medellin
- Cali
- Barranquilla
- Bucaramanga
- Cucuta
- Soledad
- Pereira
- Bello
- Santa Marta
- Ibague
- Pasto
- Manizales
- Villavicencio
- Neiva
- Armenia
- Valledupar
- Monteria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cartagena in?
Cartagena is in the America/Bogota time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Cartagena have daylight saving time?
Cartagena doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Cartagena when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cartagena's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 2 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).