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Time Difference: Bogota to Tokyo

🇨🇴BogotaUTC-5
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇨🇴
Bogota, Colombia
Wed, Jun 3
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
14 hours
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Bogota
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Bogota vs Tokyo timezone guide

Bogota (Colombia) uses the America/Bogota timezone at UTC-5, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Bogota (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Bogota and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Bogota and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BogotaTokyoStatus
6am8pmBogota early, Tokyo evening
7am9pmBogota early, Tokyo evening
8am10pmBogota early, Tokyo late evening
9am11pmBogota working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am12amBogota working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am1amBogota working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm2amBogota working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm3amBogota working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm4amBogota working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm5amBogota working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amBogota evening, Tokyo early
6pm8amBogota evening, Tokyo early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmBogota late evening, Tokyo working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Bogota and Tokyo

Neither Bogota nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 14 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Bogota and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
14,313 km
Direct flight time
~17h 50m

Bogota and Tokyo are 14,313 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 50m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Bogota and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Bogota is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Bogota ahead of Tokyo?
No. Bogota is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Bogota?
When it's 9 AM in Bogota, it's 11pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Bogota and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Bogota and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Bogota and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Bogota nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Bogota and Tokyo?
Bogota and Tokyo are 14,313 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 50 minutes.