Time in Bogota, Colombia now
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COT
Colombia Time
UTC-5
No DST
BOG
Eldorado International Airport, Colombia
28 Jul 2026
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Colombia: common questions
What is the current time in Bogota, Colombia?
Bogota operates on Colombia Time (COT), which is UTC-5. To find the current time in Bogota, subtract 5 hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Colombia does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
Does Bogota, Colombia observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Bogota and the rest of Colombia do not observe Daylight Saving Time. The country stays on Colombia Time (COT), which is UTC-5, throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Bogota and major world cities?
London (GMT/BST): Bogota is 5 hours behind London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 6 hours behind when the UK is on BST (summer).
New York (EST/EDT): Bogota is the same time as New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 1 hour ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Bogota is 14 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
New York (EST/EDT): Bogota is the same time as New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 1 hour ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).
Tokyo (JST): Bogota is 14 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.
What are other major cities in Colombia?
Colombia's major cities include Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Cúcuta, Bucaramanga, and Pereira. Bogota is the capital and largest city.
What is Bogota, Colombia known for?
Bogota is Colombia's capital and largest city, known for its historic La Candelaria district, the Gold Museum, Mount Monserrate, vibrant street art, and as a major cultural and economic center. The city is located at 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world.