Coffee industry
Colombia is the world's top producer of mild Arabica coffee; buyers and exporters coordinate on COT business hours.
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Bogotá
Colombia
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Wed, May 20
GMT-5UTC-5
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Bogotá uses Colombia Time (COT, UTC−5) year-round. At 2,600 m above sea level, Colombia's capital is one of the highest major cities in the world and a growing tech and coffee hub.
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Fastest-growing tech hub
Bogotá's startup ecosystem is booming; Silicon Valley investors track COT for pitch events and calls.
Flower exports
Colombia supplies 75% of US-imported flowers; florists and wholesalers track COT for shipment windows.
El Dorado Airport hub
BOG is South America's second-busiest airport; travellers convert COT for connecting flights.
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Bogotá time — FAQ
What time zone is Bogotá in?
Bogotá uses COT (UTC−5) year-round. Colombia does not observe daylight saving time.
Is Bogotá the same time as New York in winter?
Yes — Bogotá (COT, UTC−5) matches New York's EST (UTC−5) in winter, but New York moves to EDT (UTC−4) in summer while Bogotá stays fixed.
How far behind London is Bogotá?
Bogotá is 5 hours behind London in winter and 6 hours behind when London is on BST.
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