Current local time in El Retén, Colombia
UTC-05:00 · UTC-05:00 · Colombia Standard Time
About El Retén
El Retén, Magdalena, Colombia uses the Colombia Standard Time time zone (America/Bogota), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 15,901.
| Country: | Colombia |
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| State / region: | Magdalena |
| Coordinates: | 10°37′N / 74°16′W |
| Population: | 15,901 |
| Currency: | Colombian peso (COP) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +57 |
Time zone in El Retén
| IANA time zone: | America/Bogota |
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| Time zone name: | Colombia Standard Time (UTC-05:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
El Retén does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in El Retén today
| Sunrise: | 05:46 |
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| Sunset: | 17:35 |
| Solar noon: | 11:41 |
| Day length: | 11h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:25 – 17:57 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-05:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from El Retén
- London−6 hEl Retén is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hEl Retén is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hEl Retén is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about El Retén time
What time zone is El Retén in?
El Retén uses the IANA time zone America/Bogota (Colombia Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does El Retén observe daylight saving time?
El Retén does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between El Retén and London?
Right now El Retén is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between El Retén and New York?
Right now El Retén is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.