Current Time in Bogotá, Colombia
Exact time synced with atomic clocks (IANA + NTP)
Country
Dialling: +57
City Details
Bogotá
Lat: 4.711° N
Long: 74.0721° W
Population: 7,740,000
Time Zone
America/Bogota
GMT-5
Public Holidays in Colombia
Labour Day
Primero de Mayo
Ascension Day
Ascensión del señor
Corpus Christi
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Overview
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia, with approximately 8.0 million residents in the city proper and 11 million in the broader Bogotá Metropolitan Area as of 2025. At 2,640m above sea level, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world, generating over 25% of Colombia's national GDP. The city has undergone a dramatic safety and cultural transformation since the 1990s, and is now one of South America's fastest-growing tourism destinations.
Administrative Region
Cundinamarca / Bogotá Capital District (Distrito Capital)
CO-DC
Local Currency
$
Metadata
- Web Domain.co
- ISO CodeCO-DC
Culture & Daily Life
📜 History & Origins
The Muisca people inhabited the Bogotá savannah — the Sabana de Bogotá — before Spanish arrival. Conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada founded the settlement of Santa Fe de Bogotá on 6 August 1538 on a plateau at the foot of the Monserrate and Guadalupe mountains. The city became the seat of the Viceroyalty of New Granada in 1739, governing present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama, and served as capital of Gran Colombia from independence in 1819.
🗣️ Languages
👥 Demographics
✨ Leisure Highlights
- •Museo del Oro — world's finest pre-Columbian gold collection
- •La Candelaria historic centre — colonial architecture
- •Cerro de Monserrate cable car — city panorama at 3,152m
- •Ciclovía — Sunday cycling event closing 120km of roads
- •Zona Rosa and Parque 93 — nightlife and dining districts
🎒 Visitor Tip
Take a taxi or Uber rather than walking at night in unfamiliar areas — the city's security is vastly improved but awareness still matters. The Ciclovía on Sundays (7am–2pm) shuts major roads to cars and opens them to cyclists and pedestrians — one of the world's great urban events involving over 1.5 million people. The Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) is the finest pre-Columbian collection in the world. Altitude adjustment takes 1–2 days at 2,640m; avoid strenuous activity on day one.
Geography & Climate
Land & Terrain
Surface area and physical characteristics
Located on the Sabana de Bogotá — a high Andean plateau (altiplano) — at 2,640m above sea level, surrounded by the Eastern Andes Range. The plateau is relatively flat, but the city is backed dramatically to the east by the steep slopes of the Eastern Cordillera, with Monserrate (3,152m) and Guadalupe (3,250m) visible directly above the city. The Bogotá River and its tributaries drain west from the plateau through a deep canyon.
Climate Stats
Subtropical highland / sub-alpine (Köppen Cfb/ET border)
Avg Summer
14°C
Avg Winter
7°C
Annual Rainfall
1015 mm
Best Months (Sunshine)
Travel & Connectivity
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Frequently Asked Questions about time in Bogotá
What timezone is Bogotá in?↓
Bogotá is in the America/Bogota time zone (America/Bogota), currently UTCGMT-5.
Does Colombia observe daylight saving time?↓
No. Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. Bogotá stays on Bogota (UTCGMT-5) year-round, so the clocks never change.
What is Bogota?↓
Bogota stands for America/Bogota. It is UTCGMT-5 and is the standard time used in Colombia.
How many hours behind is Bogotá compared to London?↓
Bogotá is 5 hours behind London (GMT). During UK summer (BST), the difference increases by 1 hour to 6 hours behind.
How accurate is the time shown for Bogotá?↓
The time displayed for Bogotá is synced with atomic clock sources via NTP (Network Time Protocol) and uses IANA timezone data to ensure accuracy to the second. It automatically reflects any daylight saving time changes.
What does UTCGMT-5 mean for Bogotá?↓
UTCGMT-5 means Bogotá is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for timekeeping.
What are the business hours in Bogotá?↓
Standard business hours in Bogotá are typically Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Bogota (UTCGMT-5). Many businesses also operate Saturday mornings. Public holidays follow the Colombia national calendar.
What is the best time to call Bogotá from London?↓
The best overlap for a call between London and Bogotá is typically late afternoon in London (4–6 PM GMT), which corresponds to morning in Bogotá. Always check the current time before calling to avoid unsociable hours.