Does Cali observe daylight saving time?

No. Cali stays on UTC-05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Cali and London?

London is 5 hours ahead of Cali right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Cali?

Independence of Cartagena, on Monday 16 November 2026.

When do working hours in Cali overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Cali's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Cali time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Cali's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Cali time).

Current Time in Cali, Colombia — COT

UTC-05:00No clock changesAmerica/Bogota

Cali, Colombia

12:47:39 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Cali, Colombia is 12:47 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Cali is on COT (UTC-05:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Cali

Time zone and daylight saving time in Cali

Time zone (IANA): America/Bogota
Current offset: COT (UTC-05:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Cali does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC-05:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:50 AM

Sunset

05:49 PM

Day length

11h 59m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:49 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 11h 55m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 12h 19m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Cali	Overlap with Cali
Mexico City	11:47	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Chicago	11:47	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
New York	12:47	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Toronto	12:47	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
São Paulo	14:47	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
London	17:47	+5 h	04:00–12:00	3 h (09:00–12:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Cali

In 11 days
Independencia de Cartagena (Independence of Cartagena)
Mon, Nov 16, 2026
Public
In 33 days
La Inmaculada Concepción (Immaculate Conception)
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Navidad (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public

Airports near Cali

Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO20 km straight-line
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport MDE327 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cali observe daylight saving time?: No. Cali stays on UTC-05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Cali and London?: London is 5 hours ahead of Cali right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Cali?: Independence of Cartagena, on Monday 16 November 2026.
When do working hours in Cali overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Cali's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Cali time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Cali's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Cali time).

Time in other cities, compared with Cali

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