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Time in BogotáUTC-05

Live clock and time-zone data for Bogotá, Colombia — Bogota (America/Bogota), UTC-05 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
18:27
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Bogota
Current UTC offset
UTC-05
Abbreviation
GMT-5
Population
7,412,566
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Bogotá follow Bogota (America/Bogota), currently UTC-05 from UTC. A standard business day in Colombia starts near 08:00 and ends close to 18:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 14:00. Colombia does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-05 year-round.

Currency
COP $
Dial
+57
Work day
08:00–18:00
Lunch
12:00–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Bogotá, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)11:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)14:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Bogotá ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bogotá observe daylight saving time?

No — Colombia does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-05 year-round.

What time is it in Bogotá when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it's 09:00 in São Paulo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Bogotá based on today's offset.

Is Bogotá in the same time zone as Lima?

Bogotá shares the IANA zone America/Bogota. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in Colombia share the same clock.

When is noon in Bogotá?

Noon in Bogotá corresponds to UTC-05 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

What are typical business hours in Bogotá?

Offices in Colombia typically run from 08:00 to 18:00 local time.

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