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Current Time in Bogotá, Colombia

Q: What timezone is Bogotá in?

Bogotá is in the COT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Bogota. The UTC offset is -5:00 (year-round).

Q: What is the UTC offset for Bogotá?

Bogotá's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Bogotá in?

Bogotá is located in South America. It is the 7.4 million population city in Colombia.

Colombia · COT · UTC-5:00

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America/Bogota

Bogotá Timezone Details

Timezone	COT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
Daylight Saving Time	No (not observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Bogota
Country	Colombia
Population	7.4 million

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📅 Public Holidays in Colombia (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Colombia. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 6

Epiphany

Mar 23

St. Joseph's Day

Apr 2

Holy Thursday

Apr 3

Good Friday

May 1

Labour Day

Jun 15

Corpus Christi

Jul 20

Independence Day

Aug 7

Battle of Boyaca

Aug 17

Assumption Day

Oct 12

Columbus Day

Nov 2

All Souls Day

Nov 16

Independence of Cartagena

Dec 8

Immaculate Conception

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Bogotá

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About Bogotá Time Zone (COT)

Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, is on Colombia Time (COT, UTC−5) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time. Bogotá is one of the highest capital cities in the world at 2,625 m elevation.

Key fact: Bogotá shares the same UTC offset as Lima and New York City in winter.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Bogotá with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Bogotá Time

What time is it in Bogotá right now? +

The current time in Bogotá, Colombia is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Bogotá is in the COT timezone (UTC-5:00).

What timezone is Bogotá in? +

Bogotá is in the COT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Bogota. The UTC offset is -5:00 (year-round).

Does Bogotá observe Daylight Saving Time? +

No, Bogotá does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC-5:00 throughout the entire year.

What is the UTC offset for Bogotá? +

Bogotá's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Bogotá and London? +

Bogotá (COT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Bogotá shares the same UTC offset as Lima and New York City in winter.

How do I convert Bogotá time to UTC? +

To convert Bogotá time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Bogotá and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Bogotá in? +

Bogotá is located in South America. It is the 7.4 million population city in Colombia.

What is the IANA timezone name for Bogotá? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Bogotá is America/Bogota. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Bogotá today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Bogotá are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Bogotá's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Bogotá? +

Sunset times in Bogotá are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Bogotá? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from El Dorado International (BOG) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Bogotá to London, Bogotá to New York, Bogotá to Dubai, Bogotá to Tokyo.