Time Now in Cartagena, Colombia 🇨🇴
Lat/Long: 10.4° N, 75.51° W
Elevation: 34 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 1,176 cities in Colombia by population
Department: Departamento de Bolívar
Country: 🇨🇴 Colombia (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Bogota
Timezone: GMT-5
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Cartagena is in the America/Bogota time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Cartagena, Colombia, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Cartagena
Daylight Hours in Cartagena
Cartagena gets 12h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cartagena is at 05:47 and sunset in Cartagena is at 18:28.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 31m near the December solstice to 12h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cartagena and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Cartagena right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Cartagena
What is the current local time in Cartagena?
The live local time in Cartagena is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cartagena currently observes -05, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Cartagena in?
Cartagena uses the -05 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Cartagena observe daylight saving time?
No. Cartagena stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Cartagena's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cartagena.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 14 Jul ● | 04:28 | 05:47 | 12:07 | 15:32 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:28 | 05:47 | 12:08 | 15:32 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:08 | 15:32 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:29 | 05:48 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:30 | 05:48 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:30 | 05:48 | 12:08 | 15:31 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
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Cartagena Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Cartagena
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Moon Phases & Times for Cartagena
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:00
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 19:53
View the detailed moon calendar for Cartagena with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Cartagena
How Far Is Cartagena From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,374 km | N (2deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 4,910 km | SE (141deg) |
| Los Angeles | 5,071 km | NW (308deg) |
| London | 8,094 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,252 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,442 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Dubai | 13,376 km | NE (53deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,702 km | NW (326deg) |
Cartagena's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cartagena and you would surface in the open ocean, near 10.4deg S, 104.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cartagena
What time is it in Cartagena right now?
The current local time in Cartagena is 19:06 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Cartagena follows the America/Bogota time zone.
What time zone is Cartagena in?
Cartagena uses the America/Bogota IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cartagena?
Is Cartagena on daylight saving time right now?
No — Cartagena is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Cartagena tonight?
The moon phase over Cartagena tonight is New Moon with 0.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Cartagena?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cartagena, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.