CET to COT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
18:58:51
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Bogotá · Colombia Time
11:58:51
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while COT does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET 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 Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 CET (09:00–09:00 COT).

Hour-by-hour CET to COT conversion table

CET time (Paris)COT time (Bogotá)Status
00:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed02:00 WedCET working
10:00 Wed03:00 WedCET working
11:00 Wed04:00 WedCET working
12:00 Wed05:00 WedCET working
13:00 Wed06:00 WedCET working
14:00 Wed07:00 WedCET working
15:00 Wed08:00 WedCET working
16:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed10:00 WedCOT working
18:00 Wed11:00 WedCOT working
19:00 Wed12:00 WedCOT working
20:00 Wed13:00 WedCOT working
21:00 Wed14:00 WedCOT working
22:00 Wed15:00 WedCOT working
23:00 Wed16:00 WedCOT 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

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
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 Paris and Bogotá

Paris
Sunrise
06:13
Sunset
21:23
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 10m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 7 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or COT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and COT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 CET (09:00–09:00 COT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Bogotá when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Paris (CET), it is 05:00 Wed in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and COT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" 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 Paris ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 7 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and COT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) 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 CET and COT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 CET.