Time Difference Between Medellin and New York

The time difference between Medellin and New York is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Medellin, it is 13:00 in New York. Medellin uses the America/Bogota time zone (UTC-5), while New York uses America/New_York (UTC-4).

New York is 1 hour ahead of Medellin — 1 hour
Medellin, Colombia
17:24:39
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · -05
New York, United States
18:24:39
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Medellin vs New York

Detail Medellin New York
Time Zone IDAmerica/BogotaAmerica/New_York
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC-4
Abbreviation-05EDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryColombiaUnited States
RegionSouth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Medellin and New York (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Medellin  =  10:00–17:00 in New York

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Medellin time to New York time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Medellin New York
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

New York is currently observing daylight saving time, while Medellin is on standard time. When New York switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Medellin and New York?

The time difference is 1 hour. New York is 1 hour ahead of Medellin.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Medellin to New York?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Medellin time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in New York. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Medellin time to New York time?

Add 1 hour to Medellin time to get New York time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.