Current Date And Time In Galeras, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:52:47 COT
State: Sucre Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 20,239
District: Galeras
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Galeras, a city in Sucre Department, Colombia in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Galeras — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Galeras | |
| District / County | Galeras | |
| State | Sucre Department | |
| Country | Colombia | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 20,239 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Sucre Department | #9 of 23 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 | 80 | |
| In Feet | 262 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 9.16 | |
| Longitude | -75.05 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.161° N 75.048° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 9' 39" N 75° 2' 53" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 9.66' N 75° 2.89' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Sucre Department Capital | 41 km West-Northwest of Sincelejo | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Puerto Obaldía, Panama (266 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 | 🔥 05:50 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:19 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 28m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Bogota |
Galeras is a city situated in Sucre Department, Colombia, within South America. It falls under Galeras, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Galeras 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 Sucre Department
The latitude and longitude of Galeras pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 80 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Galeras on the map
Galeras 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 Galeras 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. › Galeras exchange rates
To ring a number in Galeras 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 Galeras and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Galeras ranks #9 of 23 cities in Sucre Department. It lies about 41 km West-Northwest of Sincelejo, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Sucre Department market. › Cities near Galeras
Galeras has a recorded population of approximately 20,239 people. That places it #9 of 23 cities with population data in Sucre Department. Browse more cities in Sucre Department for comparison.
Galeras sits within Galeras, is part of Sucre Department in Colombia. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Galeras keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 05:50 AM and sets around 06:19 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Galeras price in Colombian peso (COP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Galeras currency page.
Galeras is about 41 km West-Northwest of Sincelejo, the capital of Sucre Department. See cities near Galeras for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Galeras lands you closest to Puerto Obaldía, Panama, about 266 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Galeras sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
