Time now in Colombia

UTC-05:00 • America/Bogota (COT)

Your device clock is 198ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Bogota, UTC-05:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

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Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Colombia now

Colombia has one official time zone: COT (UTC-05:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Colombia is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Colombia?

Official time in Colombia is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Colombia

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Bogota UTC-05:00 Bogotá D.C., Cali, Valle del Cauca, Medellín, Antioquia

List of time zones used in Colombia (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Bogota UTC-05:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Colombia

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Colombia depends on the region.

  • Bogotá D.C.: 1 hour(s) ahead of the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Colombia use daylight saving time?

No. Colombia does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1993-02-06.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Colombia?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-5:00 and UTC-5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Colombia have?
Colombia has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Colombia use daylight saving time?
No. Colombia does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Colombia time

To convert Colombia time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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