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About Bogotá
Bogotá is located in Colombia, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 7,674,366. It runs on America/Bogota time, currently UTC-5:00 relative to UTC. Bogotá does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryColombia
- Population7,674,366
- Latitude4.6097°
- Longitude-74.0818°
- Time zoneAmerica/Bogota
- Current UTC offsetUTC-5:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Bogotá Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Bogotá's own coordinates.
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Top Places to Visit in Bogotá
La Candelaria
La Candelaria is Bogota's historic colonial and republican-era center, its steep cobblestone streets lined with colorful, balconied houses that have made it one of the most photographed neighborhoods in the city. Plaza Bolivar sits at its heart, surrounded by the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, Bogota's cathedral and the mayor's office, together forming the political and religious center of both the city and the country. Chorro de Quevedo, a small plaza generally regarded as the spot where Bogota was founded in 1538, has become a bohemian gathering point ringed with cafes, street art and buskers. Many of the city's most significant museums, including the Gold Museum and Botero Museum, sit within or immediately adjacent to La Candelaria, making it easy to combine a walking tour of the neighborhood with several major sights in a single day.
From El Dorado International Airport, take the TransMilenio bus rapid transit system toward the city center, or a taxi/ride-hailing app (Uber, Cabify), roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Bogota doesn't have a central passenger rail hub; take the TransMilenio toward the Las Aguas or Museo del Oro stations, both within walking distance of La Candelaria.
From Bogota's long-distance bus terminal (Terminal de Transportes), take the TransMilenio or a taxi toward La Candelaria.
Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
The Gold Museum holds the world's largest collection of pre-Hispanic gold work, more than 34,000 gold and gold-alloy pieces along with tens of thousands of items in ceramic, stone, shell and textile, drawn from cultures across pre-Columbian Colombia. Its centerpiece, the Balsa Muisca, a small gold raft depicting the Muisca ritual believed to have inspired the legend of El Dorado, sits in a dedicated darkened room designed to focus attention on the piece's intricate detail. Exhibits are organized both by culture and by theme, covering the symbolic and ceremonial uses of gold across the many distinct indigenous societies that occupied Colombian territory before Spanish conquest, rather than presenting gold purely as decorative wealth. The museum sits directly on Parque Santander at the edge of La Candelaria, making it one of the easiest major sights in Bogota to combine with a walk through the historic center.
From El Dorado International Airport, take the TransMilenio toward the city center, or a taxi/ride-hailing app, roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Bogota doesn't have a central passenger rail hub; take the TransMilenio to the Museo del Oro station, which opens directly onto the museum.
From Bogota's long-distance bus terminal, take the TransMilenio toward the Museo del Oro station.
Monserrate
Monserrate rises more than 3,150 meters above sea level on the eastern edge of Bogota, its hilltop sanctuary and 17th-century church visible from much of the city below and reachable by cable car, funicular railway, or a steep hiking trail for those wanting the exercise. The summit offers sweeping views over Bogota's sprawl toward the surrounding Andean mountains, particularly clear in the early morning before afternoon clouds typically roll in. The sanctuary itself, housing a statue of the Fallen Christ that draws pilgrims especially around Easter, sits alongside restaurants and craft stalls that make the summit a legitimate destination beyond just the view. Given Bogota's high altitude already sits around 2,640 meters, the additional elevation gain to Monserrate's summit can be noticeably taxing for visitors not yet acclimatized.
From El Dorado International Airport, take a taxi or ride-hailing app toward the base of the Monserrate cable car/funicular in La Candelaria, roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Bogota doesn't have a central passenger rail hub; take the TransMilenio to the Las Aguas station, a short walk from the Monserrate cable car and funicular base station.
From Bogota's long-distance bus terminal, take the TransMilenio toward the Las Aguas station, near the Monserrate cable car base.
Botero Museum
The Botero Museum, housed in a colonial-era mansion in La Candelaria, showcases the work of Fernando Botero, Colombia's best-known artist, famous internationally for his distinctive style of exaggerated, rounded figures applied to everything from portraits to still life and religious scenes. Botero donated the collection himself in 2000, including both his own paintings and sculptures alongside works from his personal collection by international artists including Picasso, Monet, Dali and Renoir, a notably strong collection for a free museum. The building's colonial courtyards and rooms, arranged around a central patio, provide an intimate, human-scaled setting quite different from a purpose-built modern gallery. Admission is free, making it one of the more accessible major museums in the city, and it's commonly paired with the nearby Gold Museum given their close proximity within La Candelaria.
From El Dorado International Airport, take the TransMilenio toward the city center, or a taxi/ride-hailing app, roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Bogota doesn't have a central passenger rail hub; take the TransMilenio to the Museo del Oro station, a short walk from the Botero Museum.
From Bogota's long-distance bus terminal, take the TransMilenio toward the Museo del Oro station, near the Botero Museum.
Plaza de Bolívar
Plaza de Bolivar has served as Bogota's central public square since the city's founding, named for Simon Bolivar, whose bronze statue, the first public monument erected in the city, stands at its center. The square is framed by four of Colombia's most important buildings: the National Capitol housing Congress, the Palace of Justice, the Lievano Palace serving as Bogota's city hall, and the Primatial Cathedral, the largest cathedral in Colombia. Historically a marketplace and site of public executions under Spanish colonial rule, the square has since become the traditional site for both national celebrations and political protests, reflecting its continued role as the symbolic center of Colombian civic life. Flocks of pigeons have long been a feature of the square, though efforts to manage their population have varied over the years, and vendors selling bird feed remain a common sight around its edges.
From El Dorado International Airport, take the TransMilenio toward the city center, or a taxi/ride-hailing app, roughly 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Bogota doesn't have a central passenger rail hub; take the TransMilenio to the Las Aguas station, a short walk from Plaza de Bolivar.
From Bogota's long-distance bus terminal, take the TransMilenio toward the Las Aguas station, near Plaza de Bolivar.
Colombia National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Mon, Jan 12 |
| St Joseph's Day | Mon, Mar 23 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thu, Apr 2 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Labor Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Mon, May 18 |
| Corpus Christi | Mon, Jun 8 |
| Sacred Heart | Mon, Jun 15 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Mon, Jun 29 |
| Independence Day | Mon, Jul 20 |
| Battle of Boyaca | Fri, Aug 7 |
| Assumption Day | Mon, Aug 17 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 2 |
| Independence of Cartagena | Mon, Nov 16 |
| Immaculate Conception | Tue, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Mon, Jan 11 |
| St Joseph's Day | Mon, Mar 22 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thu, Mar 25 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Labor Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Mon, May 10 |
| Corpus Christi | Mon, May 31 |
| Sacred Heart | Mon, Jun 7 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Mon, Jul 5 |
| Independence Day | Tue, Jul 20 |
| Battle of Boyaca | Sat, Aug 7 |
| Assumption Day | Mon, Aug 16 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 18 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 |
| Independence of Cartagena | Mon, Nov 15 |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Mon, Jan 10 |
| St Joseph's Day | Mon, Mar 20 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thu, Apr 13 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Labor Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Mon, May 29 |
| Corpus Christi | Mon, Jun 19 |
| Sacred Heart | Mon, Jun 26 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Mon, Jul 3 |
| Independence Day | Thu, Jul 20 |
| Battle of Boyaca | Mon, Aug 7 |
| Assumption Day | Mon, Aug 21 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 16 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 6 |
| Independence of Cartagena | Mon, Nov 13 |
| Immaculate Conception | Fri, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Mon, Jan 8 |
| St Joseph's Day | Mon, Mar 19 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thu, Mar 29 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Labor Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Mon, May 14 |
| Corpus Christi | Mon, Jun 4 |
| Sacred Heart | Mon, Jun 11 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Mon, Jul 2 |
| Independence Day | Fri, Jul 20 |
| Battle of Boyaca | Tue, Aug 7 |
| Assumption Day | Mon, Aug 20 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 15 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 5 |
| Independence of Cartagena | Mon, Nov 12 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sat, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Epiphany | Mon, Jan 7 |
| St Joseph's Day | Mon, Mar 25 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thu, Apr 18 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Labor Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Ascension Day | Mon, Jun 3 |
| Corpus Christi | Mon, Jun 24 |
| Sacred Heart | Mon, Jul 1 |
| St Peter and St Paul | Mon, Jul 1 |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 20 |
| Battle of Boyaca | Wed, Aug 7 |
| Assumption Day | Mon, Aug 19 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 14 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 4 |
| Independence of Cartagena | Mon, Nov 11 |
| Immaculate Conception | Sun, Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Bogotá does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-5:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Bogotá
What time zone is Bogotá in?
Bogotá, Colombia uses the America/Bogota time zone. It is currently on UTC-5:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Bogotá observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Bogotá does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC-5:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bogotá today?
The sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 5:44 PM in Bogotá today, giving 12h 2m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Bogotá and New York City?
New York City is 1 hour ahead of Bogotá right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Bogotá?
Bogotá is currently UTC-5:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.