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 Tel Aviv, it's that in Bogotá.
When it's 8:00 am in Tel Aviv, it's 12:00 am in Bogotá — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Tel Aviv, it's 2:00 am in Bogotá — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Tel Aviv, it's 4:00 am in Bogotá — late night there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Tel Aviv, it's 7:00 am in Bogotá — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Tel Aviv, it's 9:00 am in Bogotá — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Tel Aviv, it's 1:00 pm in Bogotá — midday there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Tel Aviv uses the ILS (₪) and Bogotá uses the COP ($). Language shifts too — Arabic in Tel Aviv, Spanish in Bogotá. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Israel
- Capital
- Jerusalem
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (ILS · ₪)
- Language
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Calling code
- +972
- Drives on
- Right
- 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 Tel Aviv and Bogotá?
Tel Aviv is 8 hours behind Bogotá. Tel Aviv runs on GMT+3 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 Tel Aviv, what time is it in Bogotá?
10:00 am in Tel Aviv is 2:00 am in Bogotá on the same day — late night 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 Tel Aviv, what time is it in Bogotá?
3:00 pm in Tel Aviv is 7:00 am in Bogotá on the same day — morning 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 Tel Aviv from Bogotá?
About 11,481 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 14h, 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 Tel Aviv and Bogotá use?
Tel Aviv uses the Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪); 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 Tel Aviv from Bogotá?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +972, 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 Tel Aviv and Bogotá?
Tel Aviv primarily speaks Arabic, Hebrew; Bogotá speaks Spanish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Tel Aviv and Bogotá drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.