COT — Colombia Time
UTC-05:00 · 5 hours behind UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | COT |
| Full name | Colombia Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-05:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/Bogota |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using COT
Time Difference from COT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | -1h |
| Chicago | Same time |
| Los Angeles | +2h |
| London | -6h |
| Paris | -7h |
| Moscow | -8h |
| Dubai | -9h |
| Mumbai | -10h 30m |
| Bangkok | -12h |
| Shanghai | -13h |
| Tokyo | -14h |
| Sydney | -15h |
| Auckland | -17h |
Using COT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently morning in COT, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Chicago: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM COT equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | COT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| New York | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Auckland | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert COT to Other Time Zones
Cities in COT
About COT (Colombia Time)
COT (Colombia Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -05:00, meaning it is 5 hours behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/Bogota. It is used in 5 countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and others.
COT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of -05:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in COT include Bogotá, and 54 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is COT?
COT stands for Colombia Time. It is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-05:00). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Bogota.
What is the current time in COT?
The current COT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. COT is UTC-05:00, which is 5 hours behind UTC.
Does COT observe daylight saving time?
No, COT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of -05:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use COT?
Countries and regions using COT include Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, United States.
How do I convert COT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert COT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between COT and 13 major world cities.