COT to BJT Time Converter

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

Bogotá · Colombia Time
17:37:41
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Beijing · China Standard Time
06:37:41
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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

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

When can COT and BJT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Bogotá (COT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between COT and BJT.
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 COT to BJT conversion table

COT time (Bogotá)BJT time (Beijing)Status
00:00 Sat13:00 SatBJT working
01:00 Sat14:00 SatBJT working
02:00 Sat15:00 SatBJT working
03:00 Sat16:00 SatBJT working
04:00 Sat17:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sat18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sat19:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat20:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat22:00 SatCOT working
10:00 Sat23:00 SatCOT working
11:00 Sat00:00 SunCOT working
12:00 Sat01:00 SunCOT working
13:00 Sat02:00 SunCOT working
14:00 Sat03:00 SunCOT working
15:00 Sat04:00 SunCOT working
16:00 Sat05:00 SunCOT working
17:00 Sat06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat09:00 SunBJT working
21:00 Sat10:00 SunBJT working
22:00 Sat11:00 SunBJT working
23:00 Sat12:00 SunBJT 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

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

Sun today in Bogotá and Shanghai

Shanghai
Sunrise
04:58
Sunset
18:44
Solar noon
11:51
Daylight
13h 46m

Related converters

BJT to COT (reverse)COT to ESTCOT to PSTCOT to GMTCOT to UTCCOT to CETEST to BJTPST to BJTGMT to BJTUTC to BJTCET to BJT
Looking for local time? See time in Bogotá or time in Shanghai.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and BJT right now?+
BJT (China Standard Time) is currently 13 hours ahead COT (Colombia Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does COT or BJT observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. BJT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and BJT?+
COT and BJT 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 Beijing when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Bogotá (COT), it is 01:00 Sun in Beijing (BJT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and BJT?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. BJT maps to "Asia/Shanghai". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Beijing?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Beijing (BJT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now BJT is 13 hours ahead COT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for COT and BJT?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and BJT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). 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 COT and BJT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between COT and BJT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.