Bogota ↔ Colombo
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Bogota time).
Sync Bogota and Colombo easily. Bogota is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Bogota time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
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Tokyo
15:35 GMT+9
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New York City
01:35 EST
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London
06:35 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Bogota Business Pulse
- Culture Formal and polite. Small talk and personal connection are expected.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Colombians are exceptionally polite and formal ("Usted" is common). Punctuality is increasingly important in big cities like Bogota. Always start with a friendly inquiry about their wellbeing and family before the agenda.
Colombo Business Pulse
- Culture Professional and hierarchical. Values personal rapport and education.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best call window is 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Sri Lankans value education and professional titles. Business culture is relational; spend time on polite introductions. Punctuality is appreciated. Be aware of potential power disruptions and have a backup communication plan like WhatsApp.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Bogota | Colombo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Bogota | Asia/Colombo |
| Country | Colombia | Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 4.71, -74.07 | 6.93, 79.86 |
| Population | 11,500,000 | 753,000 |