Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Bogota during standard time, and 7 hours ahead during daylight saving time. Bogota uses Colombia Time (COT, UTC-5) while Madrid uses Central European Time (CET/CEST). When it's 9:00 AM in Bogota, it's 3:00 PM or 4:00 PM in Madrid.
Colombia does not observe daylight saving time, while Spain does, so the difference varies between 6-7 hours throughout the year.
Best calling time: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bogota time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Madrid, covering Spanish business hours. Early morning calls from Bogota are often necessary.
Bogota and Madrid share deep historical and cultural ties. Direct flights take approximately 10 hours. Spain remains Colombia's primary European business and cultural partner.