Montería keeps UTC−5 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Montería and your time
Montería at a glance
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Region | Córdoba |
| Time zone | America/Bogota |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1993 |
| Coordinates | 8.75° N, 75.88° W |
Time zone in Montería
Local time in Montería is UTC−5 year round, under the America/Bogota rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1993, and no future change is scheduled.
All of Colombia keeps the same time, so Montería reads the same clock as Bogotá.
Clock changes in Montería, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Montería for 2026 or 2027.
Montería time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Montería, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
Because Montería keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Montería
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Montería, from 11 hours 37 minutes to 12 hours 38 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Montería
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:46 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:13 AM | 5:50 PM | 11 h 37 min |
Clock time and sun time in Montería
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Montería: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Cities near Montería
All the places listed below keep the same time as Montería.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sincelejo | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Magangué | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cartagena | 188 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sabanalarga | 234 km (145 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barranquilla | 274 km (170 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Medellín | 281 km (174 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ocaña | 283 km (176 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barrancabermeja | 291 km (181 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Montería today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- New York (United States)
- Toronto (Canada)
- Havana (Cuba)
- Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
- Indianapolis (United States)
- Detroit (United States)
More cities in Colombia
All time zones and cities in Colombia
Plan around the time in Montería
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Montería in?
Montería uses the America/Bogota time zone, which is UTC−5 all year.
Does Montería use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Montería last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1993 and now stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Montería and London?
Montería is 5 hours behind London in January and 6 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Montería does not.
Is Montería on the same time as Bogotá?
Yes. Montería and Bogotá both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Montería?
About 12 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 37 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.