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Time Difference: London to Medellín

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇨🇴MedellínUTC-5
🇬🇧
London, UK
Mon, Jul 13
🇨🇴
Medellín, Colombia
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
6 hours
Medellín is 6 hours behind London
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London vs Medellín timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Medellín (Colombia) uses America/Bogota at UTC-5. This means Medellín is 5 hours behind London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Medellín

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 3pm–5pm in London, which is 9am–11am in Medellín. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonMedellínStatus
6am12amLondon early, Medellín asleep
7am1amLondon early, Medellín asleep
8am2amLondon early, Medellín asleep
9am3amLondon working hours, Medellín asleep
10am4amLondon working hours, Medellín asleep
11am5amLondon working hours, Medellín asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmLondon late evening, Medellín 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 London and Medellín

London observes daylight saving time, but Medellín does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29London is 5 hours ahead Medellín
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25London is 6 hours ahead Medellín
  • Oct 25 → Dec 31London is 5 hours ahead Medellín

Distance between London and Medellín

Great-circle distance
8,460 km
Direct flight time
~10h 57m

London and Medellín are 8,460 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 57m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Medellín?
The current time difference is 6 hours. London is currently 6 hours ahead of Medellín.
Is London ahead of Medellín?
Yes. London is currently 6 hours ahead of Medellín.
What time is it in Medellín when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 3am in Medellín.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Medellín?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in London, which is 9am–11am in Medellín. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Medellín observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Medellín does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are London and Medellín?
London and Medellín are 8,460 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 57 minutes.