Time zone in Colombia: Colombia Time (COT)
Right now the local time in Colombia is UTC−5. Colombia uses UTC−5 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Colombia and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Colombia right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Colombia. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Chicago | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Denver | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 5 hours behind | 4:00 AM |
Best time to call Colombia from the U.S.
To reach someone in Colombia between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM New York time, or between 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Colombia (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Colombia that is from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Colombia in?
Colombia uses Colombia Time (COT), which is UTC−5 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Colombia have daylight saving time?
No. Colombia stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Colombia and New York?
Colombia has the same time as New York right now.
What is the calling code for Colombia?
The country calling code is +57. To call Colombia from the U.S., dial 011, then 57, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Colombia?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to COP converter.