Empieza a regir el recargo nocturno desde las 7 p.m.: esto es lo que pagarán por hora y aprenda a calcularla

El recargo nocturno comienza a cobrarse desde las 7 p.m. desde este jueves 25 de diciembre. Foto: iStock

Empieza a regir el recargo nocturno desde las 7 p.m.: esto es lo que pagarán por hora y aprenda a calcularla

TL;DR

  • Nighttime work hours are redefined from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting December 25, 2025.
  • The hourly rate for nighttime work on weekdays increases to $8,355 from $6,189.
  • This increase represents a 35% surcharge on the ordinary hourly rate.
  • The change applies even when nighttime hours are part of the ordinary workday, not considered overtime.
  • Nighttime work on Sundays and holidays will also see an increased hourly rate, from $12,997 to $13,925.
  • Sectors like private security, health services, transport, and logistics will experience the most significant salary increases.
  • The reform is based on Law 2466 of 2025 and updates the Substantive Labor Code.