San José (Costa Rica) is 1 hour behind Bogota. San José uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) while Bogota uses Colombia Time (COT, UTC-5). When it's 12:00 PM in San José, it's 1:00 PM in Bogota.
Neither Costa Rica nor Colombia observes daylight saving time, so the 1-hour difference remains constant throughout the year.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM San José time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Bogota, providing excellent overlap for business hours.
San José and Bogota are both vibrant Latin American capitals. Costa Rica and Colombia have growing trade relationships. Direct flights connect the cities in about 2.5 hours, making business travel convenient.