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Time Difference Between Bogota and Istanbul

Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Bogota.

By Daniel HartReviewed

Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Bogota. When it is 9:00 AM in Bogota, it is 5:00 PM in Istanbul.

8 hours
time difference
Limited
overlap (Bogota time)
9–5 overlap

How far apart are Bogota and Istanbul?

Istanbul (Turkey) runs 8 hours ahead of Bogota (Colombia). In practical terms, the working day in Istanbul starts while Bogota is still in the early hours or asleep, which is what makes scheduling between the two take a little planning.

Best time to schedule a call or meeting

Standard working hours in Bogota and Istanbul barely overlap, so a live call usually means one side joining early in the morning or late in the evening. The least disruptive option is to catch the very start or end of one city’s working day, or to handle things asynchronously.

A note on daylight saving

The difference shown here reflects the current offset between Bogota and Istanbul. Because regions switch to and from daylight saving on different dates — and some do not observe it at all — the gap can move by an hour for a few weeks each spring and autumn. If you are booking something months ahead, it is worth re-checking close to the date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Istanbul is 8 hours ahead of Bogota. When it is 9:00 AM in Bogota, it is 5:00 PM in Istanbul.