Current Time in Medellín
The live local time in Medellín, Colombia — Bogota (America/Bogota). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Medellín
Medellín follows the America/Bogota time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Medellín does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Medellín with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Medellín quick facts
- Country
- Colombia
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 all year
- Calling code
- +57
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 4.1 million
- Coordinates
- 6.25°N, 75.56°W
Best time to call Medellín
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 8:00 AM–4:00 PM in Medellín. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Medellín time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 3:00 AM–11:00 AM in Medellín. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Medellín time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Medellín in?+
Medellín is in the America/Bogota time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Medellín observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Bogota), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Colombia observes it.
When do the clocks change in Medellín?+
Medellín does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Medellín from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 8:00 AM–4:00 PM in Medellín. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Medellín time.