Valledupar runs on UTC−5 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Valledupar and your time
Valledupar at a glance
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Region | Cesar Department |
| Time zone | America/Bogota |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1993 |
| Coordinates | 10.47° N, 73.25° W |
Time zone in Valledupar
Local time in Valledupar 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 Valledupar reads the same clock as Bogotá.
Clock changes in Valledupar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Valledupar for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Valledupar is
A 9:00 AM start in Valledupar 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 Valledupar 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Valledupar
Today
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Day length barely moves in Valledupar, from 11 hours 31 minutes to 12 hours 44 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Valledupar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:33 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:42 AM | 5:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:06 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 31 min |
When the sun is highest in Valledupar
Valledupar lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Valledupar
Distance is not the same as time: Machiques (Venezuela) lies just 89 km (55 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Valledupar.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machiques (Venezuela) | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Riohacha | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Santa Marta | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maicao | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| La Concepción (Venezuela) | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Barranquilla | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maracaibo (Venezuela) | 181 km (112 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Sabanalarga | 183 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Valledupar 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
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Valledupar in?
Valledupar uses the America/Bogota time zone, which is UTC−5 all year.
Does Valledupar use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Valledupar last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1993 and now stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Valledupar and London?
Valledupar is 5 hours behind London in January and 6 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Valledupar does not.
Is Valledupar on the same time as Bogotá?
Yes. Valledupar and Bogotá both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Valledupar?
About 12 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 31 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.