Current time in Colombia

16:46:53
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-5 2 hours behind Brasília Reference: Bogotá
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Time zone of Colombia

The time in Colombia (Bogotá) follows the America/Bogota time zone, currently UTC-5. 2 hours behind Brasília.

Colombia
16:46:53
Brasília
18:46:53

How to call or schedule a meeting with Colombia

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 07:00 in Colombia; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 16:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Colombia: sunrise today at 05:41 · sunset at 17:38 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Bogotá
Continent
South America
Area
1,138,910 km² (439,735 sq mi)
Population
about 44 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Colombian peso (COP)
Languages
Spanish
Calling code
+57
Internet domain
.co

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Colombia right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Colombia?

2 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Colombia changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Colombia in?

Colombia follows America/Bogota, currently UTC-5. The reference location is Bogotá.

Does Colombia have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Colombia does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Colombia from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 16:00 in Colombia).

What is the capital of Colombia?

The capital of Colombia is Bogotá. The country covers about 1,138,910 km². Continent: South America.

What currency and calling code does Colombia use?

The currency is the Colombian peso (COP). To call from abroad, dial +57 before the number. Websites use the .co domain.