Daylight Savings Time Changes in Colombia 🇨🇴 (2022)
Colombia does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-5 all year round.
| Country: | Colombia |
| Capital: | Bogota |
| Abbreviations: | CO, COL |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +57 |
Departments in Colombia that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
Amazonas Department
Antioquia
Arauca Department
Atlántico
Bogota D.C.
Caldas Department
Casanare Department
Cauca Department
Cesar Department
Cundinamarca
Departamento de Bolívar
Departamento de Boyacá
Departamento de Córdoba
Departamento del Caquetá
Departamento del Chocó
Departamento del Vaupés
Guainía Department
Guaviare Department
Huila Department
La Guajira Department
Magdalena Department
Meta Department
Nariño
Norte de Santander Department
Putumayo Department
Quindío Department
Risaralda Department
San Andres y Providencia
Santander Department
Sucre Department
Tolima Department
Valle del Cauca Department
Vichada Department
DST Changes Summary for Colombia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May | 1992 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 6 Feb | 1993 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Colombia
Does Colombia use Daylight Saving Time in 2022?
No, Colombia does not observe Daylight Saving Time in 2022. The entire nation remains on its standard time offset year-round, meaning there are no seasonal clock adjustments for residents or visitors to worry about.
Does all of Colombia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Colombia follows a single, unified schedule. Every department across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in Colombia
Does Colombia observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Colombia does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks stay on the same time year-round. Several countries near the equator and in low-latitude regions skip DST because daylight hours change little across seasons.
What time zone is Colombia on after DST ends?
After DST ends, Colombia returns to its standard time zone, America / Bogota (America/Bogota). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why doesn't Colombia use Daylight Saving Time?
Countries near the equator gain almost no benefit from DST because day length barely changes across the year. Other countries have abandoned DST due to public opposition, energy studies showing little benefit, or to simplify scheduling. Colombia falls into one of these categories.