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Current Date And Time In Colon, Colombia

Monday, 27 July 2026
02:24:23 COT
State: Nariño
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)

✈️ Colon, Nariño, Colombia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Colon, Nariño, Colombia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Colon.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Colon with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Colon — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Colombia, which includes Colon, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Colombia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Colombia's time zone -05:00, country calling code +57 (exit prefix 005, 007, 009) and country internet domain .CO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Colon.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+57
☎️ International Exit Prefix005, 007, 009
🌐 Internet Domain.CO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Colombia — police 112, ambulance 125, fire brigade 119. Store these in your phone before you reach Colon. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Colon.

🚔
Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
125
🚒
Fire
119

📊 Colombia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Colombia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.752
High
👤
Life Expectancy
77.9
years
📚
Literacy Rate
95.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$7,919
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
8.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Colombia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Colon for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Colon
Regional Airport • PSO
Antonio Nariño Airport
Chachagüí, CO
39
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Colon's exact coordinates, or Pasto's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Colon From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colon to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)4,355 km2,706 mi~ 5h 52m
Toronto (Canada)4,677 km2,906 mi~ 6h 15m
Los Angeles (United States)5,589 km3,473 mi~ 7h 20m
London (United Kingdom)8,963 km5,569 mi~ 11h 18m
Paris (France)9,096 km5,652 mi~ 11h 27m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,729 km7,288 mi~ 14h 33m
Sydney (Australia)13,861 km8,613 mi~ 17h 03m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,081 km8,749 mi~ 17h 19m
Tokyo (Japan)14,386 km8,939 mi~ 17h 40m
Singapore (Singapore)19,668 km12,221 mi~ 23h 53m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Colon, Colombia is set to Colombia Time (COT) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Colon requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneColombia Time (COT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time2:24 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

💱 Money In Colon — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Colon is the Colombian peso (COP), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 3,193.64
COP
€ 1 Euro
$ 3,642.73
COP
£ 1 British Pound
$ 4,264.45
COP
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 2,236.22
COP
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 2,267.36
COP

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Colon

Knowing which languages are used in Colon helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Spanish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Colon. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Génova (Nariño, Colombia)2 mi3 kmEast (E)
⬆️
San Pablo (Nariño, Colombia)3 mi5 kmNE
⬆️
Belén (Nariño, Colombia)3 mi5 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Florencia (Cauca Department, Colombia)3 mi5 kmNW
⬆️
La Cruz (Nariño, Colombia)6 mi9 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Colon

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Colon is the Machu Picchu (Peru), about 1,720 km away. Straight-line distances from Colon to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru1,720 km1,068 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico2,459 km1,528 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil4,572 km2,841 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,847 km6,119 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,053 km7,489 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China15,160 km9,420 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,846 km9,846 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Colon shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Nariño and Colombia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Nariño Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Nariño, including major hub cities.
✈️ Colombia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Colombia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Colon, Colombia runs at 110V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Colon and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Colon.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage110 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Colon's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Colon

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Colon. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Colon — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Colon

Colon keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Colombia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Colon

The closest airport to Colon is Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO), about 39 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Colon From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Colon needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Colon gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Colon

Colon rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Colon — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Colon

ℹ️ Colon OverviewSee the full profile of Colon — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Colon MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Colon for distance and direction.
💰 Colon CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Colon

What side of the road do people drive on in Colon?

Colon, like the rest of Colombia, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Colon use?

Colon runs on 110V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Colon?

In Colon, reach police on 112, ambulance on 125, fire brigade on 119. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Colon?

Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO) is the nearest airport to Colon, about 39 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Colon in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Colon runs on Colombia Time (UTC -05:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Colon?

Colon shares the official and regional languages of Nariño and Colombia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Colon?

No — Colon uses the Colombian peso (COP), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Colon currency page for live rates.