Time Difference Between Colombia and Spain
As of 31 August 2026, Spain is 7 hours ahead of Colombia. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Madrid, Spain ranges from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead relative to Bogota, Colombia. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Bogota, Colombia
17:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-5 · America/Bogota
Madrid, Spain
+7h00:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+2 · Europe/Madrid
Spain is 7 hours ahead of Colombia.
When it is 17:34 in Colombia, it is already the next day in Spain.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | Monday, August 31, 2026 | America/Bogota | UTC-5 | Not observed |
| Spain | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Europe/Madrid | UTC+2 | Active now |
Spain: Mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands share one zone. The Canary Islands are 1 hour behind.
Hour by hour: Colombia to Spain
Every hour of today in Colombia and what it is in Spain. Highlighted rows fall inside Spain working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Colombia | Spain |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 07:00 |
| 01:00 | 08:00 |
| 02:00 | 09:00 |
| 03:00 | 10:00 |
| 04:00 | 11:00 |
| 05:00 | 12:00 |
| 06:00 | 13:00 |
| 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 08:00 | 15:00 |
| 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 11:00 | 18:00 |
| Colombia | Spain |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 19:00 |
| 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 14:00 | 21:00 |
| 15:00 | 22:00 |
| 16:00 | 23:00 |
| 17:00 | 00:00next day |
| 18:00 | 01:00next day |
| 19:00 | 02:00next day |
| 20:00 | 03:00next day |
| 21:00 | 04:00next day |
| 22:00 | 05:00next day |
| 23:00 | 06:00next day |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
09:00–11:00 in Colombia (16:00–18:00 in Spain)
Both places are inside 09:00–18:00 for 2 hours a day. Anything in this window works without asking anyone to stay late.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–14:00 in Colombia (15:00–21:00 in Spain)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Spain puts its clocks back on Sunday, October 25, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC+2 to UTC+1. After that date, Spain is 6 hours ahead of Colombia — instead of 7 hours ahead, as it is today.
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Colombia and Spain: common questions
What is the time difference between Colombia and Spain?
As of 31 August 2026, Spain is 7 hours ahead of Colombia. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Spain ranges from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead relative to Colombia, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Colombia, what time is it in Spain?
It is 04:00 PM in Madrid, Spain. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Spain ahead of or behind Colombia?
Spain is ahead of Colombia by 7 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Spain starts and ends earlier in Colombia terms.
Do Colombia and Spain observe daylight saving time?
Spain changes its clocks twice a year; Colombia does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Spain switches: across the year, Spain ranges from 6 hours ahead to 7 hours ahead relative to Colombia.
What is the best time to call Spain from Colombia?
Working hours overlap between 09:00 and 11:00 Colombia time, which is 16:00 to 18:00 in Spain. Calls inside that window reach both sides during the normal working day.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Bogota, Colombia (UTC-5) and Madrid, Spain (UTC+2) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.