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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bogotá's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Why does Bogotá’s time feel so predictable all year?

Colombia never observes daylight saving, so Bogotá always stays at UTC‑5, making seasonal coordination with the city very stable.

Can I schedule calls with Bogotá and New York without time‑of‑day surprises?

Mostly—Bogotá stays on UTC-05:00 all year, matching New York in winter and sitting one hour behind it while the U.S. is on daylight saving time, so a morning call there still lands in New York business hours in both summer and winter.

What’s a good routine tip for remote teams working with Bogotá?

Plan joint stand‑ups before 10 AM local (about 11 AM ET/Bogotá) so everyone still has a full workday ahead, especially with Bogotá’s earlier sunsets.

Does Bogotá’s altitude affect how people structure their day?

While not a time‑zone issue, the high altitude means many locals value midday rest or a short break for coffee at local cafés, so be flexible with exact lunch‑hour timing.

How does equatorial daylight shape Bogotá’s workday?

Because Bogotá sits near the equator, sunrise and sunset vary very little across the year—expect fairly consistent ~hour‑before‑6 AM dawns and ~5:30–6 PM dusks.

Can I safely assume Bogotá is five hours behind UTC all year?

Yes. Unlike many Northern‑Hemisphere cities, Bogotá is fixed at UTC‑5 in both standard and summer months, which simplifies global scheduling.

Should I worry about U.S. daylight‑saving changes when coordinating with Bogotá?

Only when U.S. dates flip in March and November your call times shift for a few weeks if your colleagues follow DST; then Bogotá briefly aligns with UTC‑5 while some U.S. cities temporarily become UTC‑4.

If Bogotá never changes clocks, how does it sync with nearby time zones?

Neighboring Andean countries (Venezuela, some Caribbean regions) run close to the same offset, making region‑wide coordination straightforward.

Is there a lunch‑break window best for shared screens with Bogotá?

Bogotá teams typically prefer 12:00–1:00 PM for a shared lunch, so keep screensharing or pair‑programming outside that window to avoid competing with local café line‑ups.