Current Date And Time In Potosí, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
21:58:49 COT
State: Nariño
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 10,186
District: Potosí
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Potosí, a city in Nariño, Colombia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Potosí — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Potosí | |
| District / County | Potosí | |
| State | Nariño | |
| Country | Colombia | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 10,186 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Nariño | #15 of 63 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Colombian Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | COP | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +57 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 005, 007, 009 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .co | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 2,742 | |
| In Feet | 8,997 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 0.81 | |
| Longitude | -77.57 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.807° N 77.572° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 48' 27" N 77° 34' 20" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 48.44' N 77° 34.33' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Nariño Capital | 56 km Northeast of Pasto | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Tulcán, Ecuador (16 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 | 🔥 06:09 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:20 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 10m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Bogota |
Potosí is a city situated in Nariño, Colombia, within South America. It falls under Potosí, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Potosí 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 Nariño
The latitude and longitude of Potosí pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,742 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Potosí on the map
Potosí 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
Payments and pricing in Potosí 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. › Potosí exchange rates
To ring a number in Potosí 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 Potosí and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Potosí ranks #15 of 63 cities in Nariño. It lies about 56 km Northeast of Pasto, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Nariño market. › Cities near Potosí
Potosí has a recorded population of approximately 10,186 people. That places it #15 of 63 cities with population data in Nariño. Browse more cities in Nariño for comparison.
Potosí keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:09 AM and sets around 06:20 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Potosí price in Colombian peso (COP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Potosí currency page.
Potosí is about 56 km Northeast of Pasto, the capital of Nariño. See cities near Potosí for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Potosí lands you closest to Tulcán, Ecuador, about 16 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Potosí sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
