Colombia facts
| Capital | Bogotá |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 1,141,748 km² · 440,831 sq mi · 282,131,640 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Colombian |
| Currency | Colombian Peso (COP) |
| Time zone | America/Bogota · UTC−5 · 2:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +57 |
| Internet domain | .co |
| Electricity | 110V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 4.6097, -74.0817 |
Time difference
Bogotá is on UTC−5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 a.m. |
| London | 6:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Colombia is about 12.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Colombia is about 4.7 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Bogotá to Washington, D.C.: about 3,824 km (2,376 mi) as the crow flies.
- Bogotá to London: about 8,500 km (5,282 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Colombia shares land borders with 5 countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
How big is Colombia?
Colombia covers about 1,141,748 km² (440,831 sq mi), ranking 25 of 196 countries by area. It is about 12.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 4.7 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Colombia in?
Bogotá uses UTC−5 (America/Bogota) today. When it is noon in Bogotá, it is 1:00 p.m. in New York and 6:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Colombia use?
Colombia uses the Colombian Peso (COP).
What is the country code for Colombia?
The international calling code is +57. From the United States dial 011 57 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 57.
What language is spoken in Colombia?
Official or national language: Spanish.