Current Time in Colombia
Colombia uses Colombia Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
COTUTC-5
Colombia time zone
IANA time zone: America/Bogota.
Major cities in Colombia
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia to New York | +1 hour | |
| Colombia to London | +6 hours | |
| Colombia to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Colombia to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Colombia to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Colombia: FAQs
What time zone is Colombia in?
Colombia uses Colombia Time (COT, UTC-5) all year.
Does Colombia observe daylight saving time?
No. Colombia does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Colombia and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Colombia. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Bogotá, the capital?
Bogotá is on Colombia Time, currently COT (UTC-5). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Bogotá page.