Does Medellín observe daylight saving time?

No. Medellín stays on UTC-05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Medellín and London?

London is 5 hours ahead of Medellín right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Medellín?

Independence of Cartagena, on Monday 16 November 2026.

When do working hours in Medellín overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Medellín's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Medellín time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Medellín's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Medellín time).

Current Time in Medellín, Colombia — COT

UTC-05:00No clock changesAmerica/Bogota

Medellín, Colombia

02:06:06 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Medellín, Colombia is 2:06 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Medellín is on COT (UTC-05:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Medellín

Time zone and daylight saving time in Medellín

Time zone (IANA): America/Bogota
Current offset: COT (UTC-05:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Medellín does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC-05:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:49 AM

Sunset

05:42 PM

Day length

11h 53m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:45 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 11h 46m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 12h 29m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Medellín	Overlap with Medellín
Mexico City	13:06	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Chicago	13:06	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
New York	14:06	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Toronto	14:06	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
São Paulo	16:06	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
London	19:06	+5 h	04:00–12:00	3 h (09:00–12:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Medellín

In 11 days
Independencia de Cartagena (Independence of Cartagena)
Mon, Nov 16, 2026
Public
In 33 days
La Inmaculada Concepción (Immaculate Conception)
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Navidad (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public

Airports near Medellín

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport MDE19 km straight-line
Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport CLO314 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Medellín observe daylight saving time?: No. Medellín stays on UTC-05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Medellín and London?: London is 5 hours ahead of Medellín right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Medellín?: Independence of Cartagena, on Monday 16 November 2026.
When do working hours in Medellín overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Medellín's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Medellín time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Medellín's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Medellín time).

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