Current local time in Popayan, Colombia
The live clock above shows the time in Popayan. Popayan is in the America/Bogota time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Region | Cauca |
| Population | about 259,000 |
| Coordinates | 2.42° N, 76.61° W |
| Time zone | America/Bogota |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Popayan 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 | 6:17 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:00 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 11 h 58 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Popayan at about 12:15 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Popayan sits at 76.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Popayan time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Popayan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Popayan |
|---|---|---|
| Cali | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Neiva | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Pasto | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Buenaventura | 169 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Tulua | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Armenia | 257 km (160 mi) | same time |
| Cartago | 270 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Ibague | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Colombia
- Bogota
- Medellin
- Cali
- Barranquilla
- Cartagena
- Bucaramanga
- Cucuta
- Soledad
- Pereira
- Bello
- Santa Marta
- Ibague
- Pasto
- Manizales
- Villavicencio
- Neiva
- Armenia
- Valledupar
Questions people ask
What time zone is Popayan in?
Popayan is in the America/Bogota time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Popayan have daylight saving time?
Popayan doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Popayan when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Popayan'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).