Bogotá×Dar es Salaam
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Bogotá, it's that in Dar es Salaam.
When it's 8:00 am in Bogotá, it's 4:00 pm in Dar es Salaam — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Bogotá, it's 6:00 pm in Dar es Salaam — evening there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Bogotá, it's 8:00 pm in Dar es Salaam — evening there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Bogotá, it's 11:00 pm in Dar es Salaam — night there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Bogotá, it's 1:00 am in Dar es Salaam — late night there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Bogotá, it's 5:00 am in Dar es Salaam — morning there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Bogotá uses the COP ($) and Dar es Salaam uses the TZS (Sh). Language shifts too — Spanish in Bogotá, English in Dar es Salaam. Be careful behind the wheel: Bogotá drives on the right, Dar es Salaam on the left.
- Country
- Colombia
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Currency
- Colombian peso (COP · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +57
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Tanzania
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS · Sh)
- Language
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Bogotá and Dar es Salaam?
Bogotá is 8 hours ahead of Dar es Salaam. Bogotá runs on GMT-5 and Dar es Salaam on GMT+3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Bogotá, what time is it in Dar es Salaam?
10:00 am in Bogotá is 6:00 pm in Dar es Salaam on the same day — evening there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Bogotá, what time is it in Dar es Salaam?
3:00 pm in Bogotá is 11:00 pm in Dar es Salaam on the same day — night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Bogotá from Dar es Salaam?
About 12,635 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 15h 22m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Bogotá and Dar es Salaam use?
Bogotá uses the Colombian peso (COP, $); Dar es Salaam uses the Tanzanian shilling (TZS, Sh). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Bogotá from Dar es Salaam?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +57, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Bogotá and Dar es Salaam?
Bogotá primarily speaks Spanish; Dar es Salaam speaks English, Swahili. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Bogotá and Dar es Salaam drive on the same side of the road?
No. Colombia drives on the right, Tanzania on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.