CLT to COT Time Converter

Convert Chile Standard Time (CLT) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Santiago · Chile Standard Time
13:54:29
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
Bogotá · Colombia Time
12:54:29
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

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From: CLT (Santiago)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CLT (Chile Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-09-06
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-03:00
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CLT observes DST while COT does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CLT starts or ends DST.

When can CLT 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 Santiago (CLT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 CLT (09:00–15:00 COT).

Hour-by-hour CLT to COT conversion table

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

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

Chile Standard Time (CLT)
IANA identifier
America/Santiago
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
SantiagoValparaíso
Colombia Time (COT)
IANA identifier
America/Bogota
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
BogotáMedellín

Related converters

COT to CLT (reverse)CLT to ESTCLT to PSTCLT to GMTCLT to UTCCLT to CETEST to COTPST to COTGMT to COTUTC to COTCET to COT
Looking for local time? See time in Santiago or time in Bogotá.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CLT and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 1 hour behind CLT (Chile Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CLT or COT observe daylight saving time?+
CLT: observes daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CLT and COT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 CLT (09:00–15:00 COT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Bogotá when it is 12:00 noon in Santiago?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Santiago (CLT), it is 11:00 Wed in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CLT and COT?+
CLT maps to "America/Santiago" 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 Santiago ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Santiago (CLT) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 1 hour behind CLT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CLT and COT?+
CLT is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) 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 CLT and COT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 CLT.