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 Managua.
When it's 8:00 am in Bogotá, it's 7:00 am in Managua — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Bogotá, it's 9:00 am in Managua — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Bogotá, it's 11:00 am in Managua — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Bogotá, it's 2:00 pm in Managua — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Bogotá, it's 4:00 pm in Managua — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Bogotá, it's 8:00 pm in Managua — evening there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Bogotá uses the COP ($) and Managua uses the NIO (C$). Conversations can stay in Spanish, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Colombia
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Currency
- Colombian peso (COP · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +57
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Capital
- Managua
- Currency
- Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO · C$)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +505
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Bogotá and Managua?
Bogotá is 1 hour behind Managua. Bogotá runs on GMT-5 and Managua on GMT-6. 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 Managua?
10:00 am in Bogotá is 9:00 am in Managua on the same day — late morning 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 Managua?
3:00 pm in Bogotá is 2:00 pm in Managua on the same day — afternoon 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?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
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 Managua?
About 1,570 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 2h 21m, 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 Managua use?
Bogotá uses the Colombian peso (COP, $); Managua uses the Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO, C$). 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 Managua?
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 Managua?
Both Colombia and Nicaragua count Spanish among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Bogotá also has no other official tongue; Managua adds no other official tongue.
Do Bogotá and Managua drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.