Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Bogota, Colombia

Name: Bogota
Address: Bogota, Colombia

Check the current local time in Bogota, Colombia. Bogota uses the America/Bogota time zone, with COT (UTC -5:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today

5:44 PM

Sunset today

6:07 AM

Day length

12h 22m

Population

7.1 M

Coordinates: 4.7110° N, -74.0721° E · Elevation: 2640 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026

Bogota, Colombia — Live Clock

4:46:25 PM

COT Live timezone

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Bogota Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Bogota

Bogota, Colombia

Current zone: COT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

COT

UTC -5:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Bogota Time (COT)

Bogota is located in Colombia and uses the America/Bogota time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Bogota overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Bogota aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Bogota vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -5:00

--:-- 5 hours behind

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 6 hours behind

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 1 hour behind

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 13 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 9 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 14 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 10 hours and 30 minutes behind

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Bogota time

What time is it in Bogota right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Bogota, Colombia, updated every second. Right now, Bogota is on COT with a UTC offset of UTC -5:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Bogota in?

Bogota uses the America/Bogota timezone, fixed at COT (UTC -5:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Bogota a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Bogota?

Bogota is currently UTC -5:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Bogota observe daylight saving time?

No. Bogota stays on COT (UTC -5:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Bogota and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Bogota on COT right now?

Bogota is always on COT (UTC -5:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Bogota is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Bogota will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Bogota from New York?

The best call window from New York to Bogota depends on the current offset. Bogota is currently UTC -5:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.