Kiritimati×Bogotá
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 Kiritimati, it's that in Bogotá.
When it's 8:00 am in Kiritimati, it's 1:00 pm in Bogotá — midday there, the previous day.
When it's 10:00 am in Kiritimati, it's 3:00 pm in Bogotá — afternoon there, the previous day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 5:00 pm in Bogotá — afternoon there, the previous day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 8:00 pm in Bogotá — evening there, the previous day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 10:00 pm in Bogotá — night there, the previous day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Kiritimati, it's 2:00 am in Bogotá — late night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Kiritimati uses the AUD ($) and Bogotá uses the COP ($). Language shifts too — English in Kiritimati, Spanish in Bogotá. Be careful behind the wheel: Kiritimati drives on the left, Bogotá on the right.
- Country
- Kiribati
- Capital
- South Tarawa
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD · $)
- Language
- English, Gilbertese
- Calling code
- +686
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Colombia
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Currency
- Colombian peso (COP · $)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +57
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Kiritimati and Bogotá?
Kiritimati is 19 hours behind Bogotá. Kiritimati runs on GMT+14 and Bogotá on GMT-5. 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 Kiritimati, what time is it in Bogotá?
10:00 am in Kiritimati is 3:00 pm in Bogotá the previous 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 it's 3 pm in Kiritimati, what time is it in Bogotá?
3:00 pm in Kiritimati is 8:00 pm in Bogotá the previous 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 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 Kiritimati from Bogotá?
About 9,254 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 23m, 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 Kiritimati and Bogotá use?
Kiritimati uses the Australian dollar (AUD, $); Bogotá uses the Colombian peso (COP, $). 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 Kiritimati from Bogotá?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +686, 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 Kiritimati and Bogotá?
Kiritimati primarily speaks English, Gilbertese; Bogotá speaks Spanish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Kiritimati and Bogotá drive on the same side of the road?
No. Kiribati drives on the left, Colombia on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.