Current local time in Cartagena, Colombia
UTC-05:00 · UTC-05:00 · Colombia Standard Time
About Cartagena
Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia uses the Colombia Standard Time time zone (America/Bogota), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 952,024.
| Country: | Colombia |
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| State / region: | Bolívar |
| Coordinates: | 10°24′N / 75°31′W |
| Population: | 952,024 |
| Currency: | Colombian peso (COP) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +57 |
Time zone in Cartagena
| IANA time zone: | America/Bogota |
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| Time zone name: | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-05:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Cartagena does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Cartagena today
| Sunrise: | 05:51 |
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| Sunset: | 17:42 |
| Solar noon: | 11:46 |
| Day length: | 11h 50m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:29 – 18:03 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-05:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Cartagena
- London−6 hCartagena is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hCartagena is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hCartagena is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Cartagena time
What time zone is Cartagena in?
Cartagena uses the IANA time zone America/Bogota (Colombia Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Cartagena observe daylight saving time?
Cartagena does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Cartagena and London?
Right now Cartagena is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Cartagena and New York?
Right now Cartagena is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.