City in Colombia

Current Local Time in Cartagena

Current local time and time zone in Cartagena, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 81°F now🕔 11:52 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April and December👥 1 million

Current local time in Cartagena

11:52 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Bogota
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now4:52 AM
Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset5:52 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:50 AM
Sunset5:52 PM
Daylight12h 2m
Solar noon11:51 AM
Golden hour (am)5:50 AM - 6:50 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:52 PM - 5:52 PM
Blue hour (am)5:20 AM - 5:50 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:52 PM - 6:22 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 76%
Moonrise10:05 PM
Moonset10:25 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Cartagena

TypeCity
CountryColombia
ContinentSouth America
Coordinates10°23′27.6″N 75°28′45.8″W (10.391, -75.4794)
Population1.030.000
Known forWalled Caribbean old town
Local time11:52 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April and December
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Cartagena is known for Walled Caribbean old town. It has a population of about 1 million.

Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Cartagena with partly cloudy. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 79°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 73%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Cartagena is January, February, March, April and December. The climate is temperate. June, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 77°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is in line with the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cartagena today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 10°23′27.6″N 75°28′45.8″W (10.391, -75.4794)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cartagena?

Cartagena is a city in Colombia. Its coordinates are 10.391, -75.4794. It lies in South America.

What is the weather like in Cartagena right now?

It is currently 81°F (27°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 89% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Cartagena?

January, February, March, April and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cartagena, which has a temperate climate. June, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Cartagena in?

Cartagena observes America/Bogota (UTC-05:00). The local time is 11:52 PM.

How many people live in Cartagena?

Cartagena has a population of approximately 1 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 11:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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