Working remotely from Medellín? A coworking space in El Poblado with day passes and dedicated desks

Living in Medellín, or here for a few weeks, and working remotely for a company based in another country? At NOI, at Calle 17 # 43F-287 in Ciudad del Río, El Poblado, you can have a dedicated desk with 24/7 access or book a day pass whenever you need one. And since daylight saving time ended in the U.S. on November 1, Medellín is on the same time as New York.

A day pass is booked for a full day and includes a desk, high-speed Wi-Fi, unlimited coffee, common areas and restrooms. It’s the right fit if you work from Medellín a few days at a time or now and then. Just bring your laptop.

Day pass or dedicated desk?

NOI’s FAQ puts it simply: a dedicated desk is a permanent space with your own furniture, your own lockers and constant access, while a day pass is more flexible. If you come in often and want more stability, NOI says a dedicated desk may be the better choice.

You can personalize a dedicated desk with decorations, plants and your own equipment. And if you later want to move to another spot in the space, the NOI team will help you find one.

If you prefer day passes but plan to work several days, NOI offers options for longer stays. Multi-day packages are arranged directly with its team.

What does a dedicated desk at NOI include?

According to NOI, the dedicated desk contract includes ergonomic furniture, private lockers, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 access, reception services, unlimited coffee and access to meeting rooms. You get in with your fingerprint or a key card, and the space has 24/7 security.

For video calls with your team back home, NOI has soundproof booths. It also lists common areas, printing and copying, bike parking and easy access by public transportation.

Man on a video call inside a soundproof booth at NOI. Illustrative image generated with artificial intelligence.

What’s the time difference with the U.S. right now?

It depends on the U.S. calendar. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November and starts again on the second Sunday in March; in 2026, it ended on November 1. Until the second Sunday in March 2027, New York and Medellín share the same time.

The math comes from two sets of rules. Colombia’s legal time is UTC−5 year-round, according to its National Metrology Institute, and U.S. federal law sets Eastern Standard Time at UTC−5 and Pacific Standard Time at UTC−8. Right now, California is three hours behind Medellín.

That means a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. workday in California runs from noon to 8 p.m. in Medellín. With 24/7 access at a dedicated desk, you can wrap up whenever your team does. Once daylight saving time returns in the U.S., New York will be one hour ahead of Medellín and California two hours behind.

Two professionals work together in NOI’s day-pass area. Illustrative image generated with artificial intelligence.

What does Colombian law say about digital nomads?

Article 46 of Resolution 5477 of 2022 from Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs creates the Visa V for digital nomads, for people working remotely from Colombia exclusively for foreign companies, either as freelancers or as employees. The visa is granted for up to two years.

The same article says digital nomads from countries that don’t need a short-stay visa can enter with an entry permit from the immigration authority, as long as they don’t receive payments from Colombian companies, for up to 90 days, extendable to 180 days in a calendar year. Requirements for each case should be confirmed with Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Migración Colombia.

Two professionals talk over coffee in NOI’s central courtyard. Illustrative image generated with artificial intelligence.

How do I book?

You can book a day pass in advance: the NOI team schedules the date and confirms availability. For a dedicated desk, the best first step is to schedule a visit and see the space before you choose. NOI can be reached at info@noi.work and on WhatsApp.