Offset
The time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Bogotá is 2 hours.
Rio de Janeiro (BRT) is ahead of Bogotá (COT).
BRT: UTC-3
COT: UTC-5
Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Bogotá is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Rio de Janeiro (9 AM–3 PM in Bogotá).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Rio de Janeiro (12:00 PM Bogotá).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Brazil
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- TiradentesTue, Apr 21
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
- Independence DayMon, Sep 7
- Our Lady of AparecidaMon, Oct 12
- All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
- Republic Proclamation DaySun, Nov 15
- Black Awareness DayFri, Nov 20
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Colombia
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyMon, Jan 12
- Saint Joseph's DayMon, Mar 23
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayMon, May 18
- Corpus ChristiMon, Jun 8
- Sacred HeartMon, Jun 15
- Saint Peter and Saint PaulMon, Jun 29
- Declaration of IndependenceMon, Jul 20
- Battle of BoyacáFri, Aug 7
- Assumption of MaryMon, Aug 17
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- All Saints’ DayMon, Nov 2
- Independence of CartagenaMon, Nov 16
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Rio de Janeiro uses Brasilia Time (BRT). To call Brazil, dial +55.
Bogotá uses Colombia Time (COT). To call Colombia, dial +57.
Bogotá is approximately 2,800 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Rio de Janeiro | Bogotá | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Rio de Janeiro nor Bogotá observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:16 PM
- Day length
- 10h 47m
- Sunrise
- 5:44 AM
- Sunset
- 6:07 PM
- Day length
- 12h 23m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Brasilia Time
Other cities in Colombia Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Brasilia Time
- CGH
- GRU
- GIG
- SDU
- CNF
- BSB
- CWB
- GYN
- POA
Airports in Colombia Time
- BOG
- CLO
- EOH
- MDE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro in Bogotá?
- 9:00 am Rio de Janeiro is 7:00 am Bogotá.
- What is 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Bogotá?
- 12:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 10:00 am Bogotá.
- What is 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Bogotá?
- 12:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 10:30 am Bogotá.
- What is 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Bogotá?
- 2:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 12:00 pm Bogotá.
- What is 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro in Bogotá?
- 5:00 pm Rio de Janeiro is 3:00 pm Bogotá.
- What is 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro in Bogotá?
- 11:30 pm Rio de Janeiro is 9:30 pm Bogotá.