Current time in Bogotá, Colombia

Bogotá follows Colombia Time (COT) and remains on the same time throughout the year.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: COT (UTC −5:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: −5 hours
• IANA zone: America/Bogota

Time difference from Bogotá:

• Bogotá ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 15–17 hours ahead (depends on Australian DST)
• Bogotá ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 17–19 hours ahead
• Bogotá ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 2–3 hours behind (depending on US DST)
• Bogotá ↔ New York: Same time during US standard time, but 1 hour behind during US Daylight Saving Time
• Bogotá ↔ London: London is usually 5 hours ahead (sometimes 6 during UK DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bogotá use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Colombia stays on UTC −5 all year.

What time zone is Bogotá in?
Colombia Time (COT), UTC −5:00.

Is Bogotá the same time as New York?
Sometimes. Bogotá matches New York City during US standard time, but New York moves 1 hour ahead during Daylight Saving Time.