Current local time in Bogotá
Bogotá, Colombia, uses the America/Bogota time zone (Colombia Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC−5 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Colombia Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +57
The time zone, at a glance.
Bogotá follows America/Bogota. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Bogotá stays on UTC−5 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Bogotá stays on UTC−5 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Bogotá.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (12h 24m) and Dec the least (11h 51m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:09 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 53m | UTC−5 |
| Feb 15 | 6:11 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 58m | UTC−5 |
| Mar 15 | 6:02 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 5m | UTC−5 |
| Apr 15 | 5:49 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 13m | UTC−5 |
| May 15 | 5:42 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 20m | UTC−5 |
| Jun 15 | 5:45 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 24m | UTC−5 |
| Jul 15 | 5:51 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 22m | UTC−5 |
| Aug 15 | 5:52 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 16m | UTC−5 |
| Sep 15 | 5:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 12h 8m | UTC−5 |
| Oct 15 | 5:41 AM | 5:42 PM | 12h 1m | UTC−5 |
| Nov 15 | 5:43 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 54m | UTC−5 |
| Dec 15 | 5:55 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 51m | UTC−5 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from Bogotá
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Bogotá time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 6 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM (3:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–11:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead | 3:00 PM–9:00 PM (7:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Colombia, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · All Saints' Day
- Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · Independence of Cartagena
- Tue, Dec 8, 2026 · Immaculate Conception
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Mon, Jan 11, 2027 · Epiphany
Airports serving Bogotá
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- BOG El Dorado International Airport · 8 km
- VVC Vanguardia Airport · 79 km
Places that share Bogotá’s clock
These places use the same America/Bogota rules, so their time always matches Bogotá, including clock changes.
- Bogota
- Medellin
- Cali
- Barranquilla
- Cartagena
- Bucaramanga
- Cucuta
- Soledad
- Pereira
- Bello
- Santa Marta
- Ibague
- Pasto
- Manizales
- Villavicencio
- Neiva
- Armenia
- Valledupar
- Monteria
- Popayan
Also on UTC−5 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Bogotá today but may differ after a clock change.
- Peru
- United States of America
- Ecuador
- Mexico
- Panama
- Jamaica
- Canada
- Brazil
- Bolivia
- Cayman Islands
Questions about time in Bogotá
What time zone is Bogotá in?
Bogotá uses the IANA time zone America/Bogota, known as Colombia Standard Time. Its offset is UTC−5 all year.
Does Bogotá observe daylight saving time?
No. Bogotá keeps UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Bogotá and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 1 hour ahead of Bogotá; London is 6 hours ahead of Bogotá; Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Bogotá; Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Bogotá; Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Bogotá; Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Bogotá.
How do I call Bogotá from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +57, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Bogotá as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/Bogota. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.