COT to CET Time Converter

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

Bogotá · Colombia Time
12:06:35
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Paris · Central European Time
19:06:35
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

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

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 COT and CET meet?

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COT
CET
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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 COT (16:00–16:00 CET).

Hour-by-hour COT to CET conversion table

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

Colombia Time (COT)
IANA identifier
America/Bogota
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
BogotáMedellín
Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille

Sun today in Bogotá and Paris

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 Bogotá or time in Paris.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and CET right now?+
CET (Central European Time) is currently 7 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 CET observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. CET: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and CET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 COT (16:00–16:00 CET), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paris when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Bogotá (COT), it is 19:00 Wed in Paris (CET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and CET?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. CET maps to "Europe/Paris". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Paris?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Paris (CET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CET is 7 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 CET?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 CET?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 COT.