The country with earliest wake-up time in the world

According to a report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Colombian are the world's earliest risers. The alarm clock at many Colombian households goes off at four or five in the morning. But why do Colombians wake up so early? We find out how culture, religion, and geographic location play a part.

Video by Juan Pablo Caballero and Ori Szternfeld

Executive Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh

11 January 2024

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