Cartagena
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About Cartagena
Cartagena de Indias holds UTC-5 year-round (America/Bogota); Colombia long ago abandoned DST. The walled Caribbean city is currently one hour behind New York. Noon in NYC equals 11:00 inside the old town's plazas. After the US drops to EST in November, the wall clocks match exactly. Tour operators and boutique hotels run 07:00 to midnight, while business offices stick to 08:30–17:00. From New York, 10:00 ET lands at 09:00 in Cartagena — early enough for booking confirmations before midday.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Cartagena right now?+
Cartagena is in the UTC-5 time zone year-round, with no daylight saving time. You can see the exact current local time in Cartagena using the live clock at the top of this page.
What time zone is Cartagena in?+
Cartagena uses UTC-5 throughout the entire year, with no clock changes for summer time. This makes time calculations with Cartagena straightforward and consistent.
What is the time difference between Cartagena and New York?+
Cartagena is 1 hour behind New York (EST, UTC-5). When New York is on EDT (UTC-4) during summer, the difference grows to 2 hours. When it is noon in New York, it is 11:00 in Cartagena.
What is the time difference between Cartagena and London?+
Cartagena is 6 hours behind London (GMT/UTC+0). During British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1, late March to late October), this difference widens by one hour.
Does Cartagena observe daylight saving time?+
No, Cartagena does not observe daylight saving time. The city stays at UTC-5 all year long, making it one of the more predictable time zones for international scheduling.