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Time in MedellínUTC-05

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

Live clock
23:34
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Night
Timezone
America/Bogota
Current UTC offset
UTC-05
Abbreviation
GMT-5
Population
2,569,000
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Medellín 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 Medellín, 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: Medellín ↔ 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

When is noon in Medellín?

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

Does Medellín observe daylight saving time?

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

What time zone abbreviation does Medellín use?

Medellín uses the abbreviation GMT-5, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Bogota.

Is Medellín in the same time zone as Lima?

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

What time is it in Medellín 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 Medellín based on today's offset.

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