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Colombia
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Colombia Standard Time
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See the exact local time in Cartagena Colombia. The live clock above updates every second.Cartagena follows Colombia Standard Time (GMT-5, UTC-5). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Cartagena
What Time Is It in Cartagena Right Now?
The current local time in Cartagena, Colombia is 05:21:58 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Cartagena observes the Colombia Standard Time timezone (GMT-5, UTC-5). The city is currently on standard GMT-5 time.
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05:21:58 AM
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Cartagena Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Cartagena timezone details
- Timezone
- Colombia Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Bogota
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
Cartagena maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC-5 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
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Check the current local time in Cartagena (GMT-5, UTC-5) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Cartagena Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT-5
- Full Name
- Colombia Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Bogota
- Country
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Cartagena is located in Colombia and observes the America/Bogota time zone.
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