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Current Date And Time In San José, Colombia

Friday, 14 August 2026
02:19:13 COT
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 1,724
District: San José

🌎 San José, Caldas Department, Colombia – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about San José, a city in Caldas Department, Colombia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for San José — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

San José, Caldas Department Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSan José
District / CountySan José
StateCaldas Department
CountryColombia
ContinentSouth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population1,724
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Caldas Department#22 of 24 cities with population data
Currency
NameColombian Peso
Code ISO-4217COP
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+57
International Exit Prefix005, 007, 009
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.co
Elevation
In Meter1,784
In Feet5,853
GPS Coordinates
Latitude5.08
Longitude-75.79
Decimal Degrees (DD)5.082° N 75.791° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)5° 4' 56" N 75° 47' 28" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)5° 4.93' N 75° 47.46' W
Location Context
Distance to Caldas Department Capital32 km East of Manizales
Nearest City in Another CountryPaya, Panama (361 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:58 AM
Sunset🌅 06:17 PM
Day Length12h 19m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Bogota

San José – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About San José, Caldas Department

San José is a city situated in Caldas Department, Colombia, within South America. It falls under San José, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies San José as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Caldas Department

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of San José

The latitude and longitude of San José pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,784 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open San José on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in San José

San José runs on UTC -05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in San José

Payments and pricing in San José run on Colombian Peso (COP), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › San José exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for San José

To ring a number in San José from outside Colombia, dial +57 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into San José and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 San José's Standing Within Caldas Department

By recorded population, San José ranks #22 of 24 cities in Caldas Department. It lies about 32 km East of Manizales, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Caldas Department market. › Cities near San José

📊 How This San José Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of San José into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for San José to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Caldas Department market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around San José. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About San José

👥 What is the population of San José?

San José has a recorded population of approximately 1,724 people. That places it #22 of 24 cities with population data in Caldas Department. Browse more cities in Caldas Department for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is San José in?

San José sits within San José, is part of Caldas Department in Colombia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is San José in?

San José keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:58 AM and sets around 06:17 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in San José?

Businesses and shops in San José price in Colombian peso (COP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our San José currency page.

📍 How far is San José from the state capital?

San José is about 32 km East of Manizales, the capital of Caldas Department. See cities near San José for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from San José lands you closest to Paya, Panama, about 361 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close San José sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.