Current local time in Cucuta, Colombia
The live clock above shows the time in Cucuta. Cucuta is in the America/Bogota time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Region | Norte de Santander |
| Population | about 722,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.92° N, 72.52° W |
| Time zone | America/Bogota |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cucuta 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 | 5:54 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| September equinox | 5:39 AM | 5:46 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 5:58 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cucuta at about 11:59 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes behind the sun, because Cucuta sits at 72.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cucuta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cucuta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cucuta |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristobal, Venezuela | 34 km (21 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Bucaramanga | 110 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Merida, Venezuela | 162 km (101 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Barrancabermeja | 173 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Sogamoso | 249 km (155 mi) | same time |
| Valera, Venezuela | 261 km (162 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Barinas, Venezuela | 261 km (162 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Tunja | 280 km (174 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Colombia
- Bogota
- Medellin
- Cali
- Barranquilla
- Cartagena
- Bucaramanga
- Soledad
- Pereira
- Bello
- Santa Marta
- Ibague
- Pasto
- Manizales
- Villavicencio
- Neiva
- Armenia
- Valledupar
- Monteria
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cucuta in?
Cucuta is in the America/Bogota time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Cucuta have daylight saving time?
Cucuta doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Cucuta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cucuta's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 10 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).