Colombia Country Code +57
The international country calling code for Colombia is +57. Colombian numbers typically combine the +57 country code with an area code for fixed lines (for example 1 for Bogotá) or a 3XX mobile prefix for cell phones. From abroad you dial +57 plus the full national number; inside Colombia you usually dial the same digits without the +57.
A Bogotá landline might look like (1) 234 5678 in national format and +57 1 234 5678 from outside the country. Mobile numbers are easy to recognise because they always start with the digit 3, followed by two more digits for the operator prefix (for example 300, 310, 315) and a 7-digit subscriber number: +57 310 234 5678.
This page walks you through how Colombia phone numbers are structured, how to dial +57 numbers from the US, UK and other regions, how Colombia Time (COT, UTC−5) works, and what emergency number 123 does. It is designed for exporters, BPO and call-centre operators, fintech and logistics teams, as well as travellers heading to Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla or the Caribbean coast.
Example landline (Bogotá)
+57 1 234 5678
Dial inside Colombia as 1 234 5678; from abroad as +57 1 234 5678.
Example mobile
+57 310 234 5678
Colombian mobiles always start with 3 then two more digits for the operator, followed by 7 digits.
Time & daylight saving
COT – America/Bogota
Colombia keeps UTC−5 all year with no daylight saving time.
Overview – where +57 is used
The country code +57 is used throughout Colombia, a major economy in northern South America known for coffee, oil, flowers, textiles, logistics and fast-growing tech and BPO sectors. You’ll see +57 numbers on supplier websites, government portals, call-centre dashboards, banking apps and delivery notifications.
Colombian landlines use geographic area codes. For example 1 indicates Bogotá, 4 Medellín, 2 Cali and 5 Barranquilla. These area codes are followed by a 7-digit subscriber number. In international format that becomes +57 1 XXXX XXX for Bogotá, +57 4 XXXX XXX for Medellín and so on.
Mobile numbers are built differently. They always start with the digit 3, followed by two more digits that identify the operator or service, for example 300, 310, 311, 315. After that comes a 7-digit subscriber part, giving patterns like 310 234 5678 in national format and +57 310 234 5678 from abroad.
In daily life Colombians rely heavily on WhatsApp and other messaging apps registered with their mobile numbers, so correctly storing +57 3XX numbers in E.164 format is essential for marketing automation, support workflows and two-factor authentication.
Where you’ll commonly see +57 numbers
- Export & logistics – coffee exporters, flower farms, freight forwarders and ports along the Caribbean use +57 numbers for operations and tracking.
- BPO & tech hubs – Bogotá, Medellín and Cali host call-centres and SaaS companies serving Spanish and English-speaking clients.
- Tourism & travel – airlines, boutique hotels and tour operators in Cartagena, the Coffee Axis and the Amazon region often publish +57 mobiles for reservations.
When cleaning customer data, convert anything that looks like 0057... or 057...
into a consistent +57… pattern and keep all digits after the country code.
Colombia phone number formats (+57)
Landlines: +57 (area) XXXX XXX · Mobiles: +57 3XX XXX XXXXThe Colombian numbering plan can be thought of in two main groups: geographic landlines (area code + subscriber) and non-geographic mobiles starting with 3.
- • Bogotá landlines: area code 1 + 7-digit number, e.g. 1 234 5678 → +57 1 234 5678.
- • Other cities: one-digit area codes for major cities such as 4 (Medellín), 2 (Cali), 5 (Barranquilla). Smaller regions may use other codes, all followed by a 7-digit subscriber number.
- • Mobiles: always begin with 3, then two digits for the provider prefix (e.g. 300, 310, 315), then a 7-digit subscriber part: 310 234 5678 → +57 310 234 5678.
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• No trunk “0” from abroad:
when you store numbers, you should not insert a leading 0 after +57. Use
+57 1 234 5678, not
+57 01 234 5678. - • Service & short codes: special services and short codes (taxi, information, etc.) may not be reachable from abroad and are usually dialed only within Colombia.
For validation and CRM: if a Colombian number in your database starts with 3, treat it as a mobile and ensure it matches the pattern 3XX + 7 digits. If it starts with 1, 2, 4, 5 or another area code digit, pair that code with a 7-digit subscriber number.
Sample Colombia numbers
Illustrative onlyArea code 1 identifies Bogotá; many government and corporate offices use this format.
Area code 4 is used around Medellín and parts of Antioquia.
Mobile ranges such as 300–399 are used by national operators and work anywhere in the country.
Many large companies use non-geographic or toll-style numbers; check if they are reachable from abroad.
How to dial Colombia (+57)
1. From the USA or Canada
To call Colombia from North America, use the US/Canada international prefix 011, then the country code 57, then the Colombian number (area/mobile code + subscriber).
- Dial 011 – international exit code from US/Canada.
- Dial 57 – country code for Colombia.
- Dial the local number (e.g. 1 234 5678 or 310 234 5678).
Example (Chicago → Bogotá landline 1 234 5678): 011 57 1 234 5678.
2. From the UK, EU or most of the world
In many countries the international access code is 00. You then dial 57 and the Colombian number.
- Dial 00 – international prefix.
- Dial 57 – Colombia’s country code.
- Dial the national number (area/mobile code + subscriber digits).
Example (London → mobile 310 234 5678): 00 57 310 234 5678.
3. Dialing inside Colombia & calling abroad
- Within the same city: dial the local number directly, e.g. 234 5678 if your phone plan allows it, or include the area code 1 234 5678 depending on operator rules.
- Between regions: you normally include the destination area or mobile prefix (for example 4 444 1234 for Medellín, 310 234 5678 for a mobile).
- From Colombia to other countries: international calls use 00 + carrier selection + country code plus the destination number (for example, 00 + operator + 1 + US number). Exact sequences depend on the carrier.
- Emergency 123: dialed directly with no +57 or 00.
For global address books, always standardise as +57 followed by the full area or mobile code and subscriber digits.
Normalisation tip: if a stored number looks like 0057 310 234 5678 or
057 1 234 5678, convert it to +57 310 234 5678 or
+57 1 234 5678 for maximum compatibility.
Time in Colombia – Colombia Time (COT, UTC−5)
All of continental Colombia uses a single time zone: Colombia Time (COT), which is fixed at UTC−5. The IANA identifier is America/Bogota. Colombia does not observe daylight saving time, so the time difference to other countries changes only when they adjust their clocks.
In practice, Bogotá is usually the same time as cities like Lima and Quito, one hour behind New York when the US is on Eastern Daylight Time, and the same time as New York when it is on Eastern Standard Time. Compared to London, Colombia is typically 5–6 hours behind depending on the season.
For scheduling and logging, configure systems to use “America/Bogota” rather than a generic “GMT−5” label so that any future rule updates are handled automatically by your software stack.
Bogotá compared with other time zones
| City / region | Time zone | Typical offset vs Bogotá |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | COT (UTC−5) | Reference |
| New York | ET (UTC−5 / −4) | 0 to +1 hour ahead (seasonal) |
| Mexico City | America/Mexico_City | Similar or −1 hour |
| London | Europe/London | +5 to +6 hours |
| Madrid | Europe/Madrid | +6 to +7 hours |
| Beijing | Asia/Shanghai | +13 hours |
For international teams, late morning in Bogotá often overlaps with afternoon in Europe and early morning on the US West Coast.
Emergency numbers in Colombia
Colombia operates a single national emergency number: 123. In many cities this number connects you to an integrated response centre that can dispatch police, fire services and ambulances, and coordinate with civil-defence and rescue organisations. It can be dialed from landlines and mobiles without any prefix.
General emergency
123
Dial 123 for urgent assistance with accidents, medical issues, crimes or fires. The call is routed to a coordinated public-safety centre.
Police & security
Via 123
Police assistance is typically reached through the same 123 line. In some cities there are additional non-emergency numbers for reporting minor incidents.
Ambulance & medical
Via 123 / providers
Public emergency medical help can be requested through 123. Many private clinics and insurers also publish their own emergency numbers; travellers should save these in advance.
Travel safety tip
Keep backups
Save your hotel, tour operator, insurer and embassy numbers as +57 contacts. In an emergency a bilingual contact can help you communicate with local responders.
Spanish is the working language at most emergency centres. Learn or note down a few key phrases (address, injury, “I need an ambulance”) or have them ready in a translation app.
Examples: calling +57 Colombia numbers
US (Miami) → Bogotá HQ (landline)
Bogotá landline: 1 234 5678.
- Dial 011 – US exit code.
- Dial 57 – Colombia country code.
- Dial 1 234 5678 – area code + number.
Result: 011 57 1 234 5678
Spain (Madrid) → Medellín mobile
Mobile: 310 234 5678.
- Dial 00 – international prefix from Spain.
- Dial 57 – country code for Colombia.
- Dial 310 234 5678 – full mobile number.
Result: 00 57 310 234 5678
Inside Colombia – mobile → Medellín office
Medellín landline: 4 444 1234.
- From a Colombian mobile, dial 4 444 1234 in full (area code + number).
- No +57 or international prefix is used for domestic calls.
International callers would use: +57 4 444 1234.
Colombia country code +57 – FAQ
What is the country code for Colombia?
The international country code for Colombia is +57. From abroad you dial the international access code (011, 00, etc.), then 57, then the Colombian number (area/mobile code plus subscriber digits).
How do I recognise a Colombian mobile number?
Colombian mobiles always start with the digit 3, followed by two more digits for the operator prefix and a 7-digit subscriber number, for example 310 234 5678. In international format that becomes +57 310 234 5678.
Do Colombian numbers use a trunk “0” inside the country?
Modern dialing in Colombia focuses on the full national number with area or mobile code. When you store contacts for international use, do not add a trunk “0” after +57. Use formats like +57 1 234 5678 or +57 310 234 5678.
What emergency number should I use in Colombia?
The main emergency number is 123. It is used in many cities as a single contact point for police, ambulance and fire services. You can dial it from landlines or mobiles without any prefix or country code.
Does Colombia observe daylight saving time?
No. Colombia uses Colombia Time (COT, UTC−5) all year round and does not switch between summer and winter time. Time differences with other countries change only when they adjust their own clocks.
Are +57 numbers used with WhatsApp and other apps?
Yes. People and businesses in Colombia usually register WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging apps with their full international mobile number, for example +57 310 234 5678. Saving contacts this way helps ensure messages and calls work correctly when roaming or calling from abroad.
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