BJT to COT Time Converter

Convert China Standard Time (BJT) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours behind.

Beijing · China Standard Time
08:11:46
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Bogotá · Colombia Time
19:11:46
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

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From: BJT (Beijing)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

BJT (China Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

When can BJT and COT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Beijing (BJT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between BJT and COT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour BJT to COT conversion table

BJT time (Beijing)COT time (Bogotá)Status
00:00 Tue11:00 MonCOT working
01:00 Tue12:00 MonCOT working
02:00 Tue13:00 MonCOT working
03:00 Tue14:00 MonCOT working
04:00 Tue15:00 MonCOT working
05:00 Tue16:00 MonCOT working
06:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue20:00 MonBJT working
10:00 Tue21:00 MonBJT working
11:00 Tue22:00 MonBJT working
12:00 Tue23:00 MonBJT working
13:00 Tue00:00 TueBJT working
14:00 Tue01:00 TueBJT working
15:00 Tue02:00 TueBJT working
16:00 Tue03:00 TueBJT working
17:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue09:00 TueCOT working
23:00 Tue10:00 TueCOT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

China Standard Time (BJT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Shanghai
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ShanghaiBeijingShenzhenGuangzhou
Colombia Time (COT)
IANA identifier
America/Bogota
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
BogotáMedellín

Sun today in Shanghai and Bogotá

Shanghai
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
18:41
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 39m

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Looking for local time? See time in Shanghai or time in Bogotá.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between BJT and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 13 hours behind BJT (China Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does BJT or COT observe daylight saving time?+
BJT: does not observe daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between BJT and COT?+
BJT and COT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Bogotá when it is 12:00 noon in Beijing?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Beijing (BJT), it is 23:00 Mon in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for BJT and COT?+
BJT maps to "Asia/Shanghai" in the IANA database. COT maps to "America/Bogota". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Beijing ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Beijing (BJT) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 13 hours behind BJT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for BJT and COT?+
BJT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both BJT and COT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between BJT and COT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.