COT to CLT Time Converter

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

Bogotá · Colombia Time
23:25:29
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Santiago · Chile Standard Time
00:25:29
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

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

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
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

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 COT and CLT 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.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 COT (10:00–16:00 CLT).

Hour-by-hour COT to CLT conversion table

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

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

Related converters

CLT to COT (reverse)COT to ESTCOT to PSTCOT to GMTCOT to UTCCOT to CETEST to CLTPST to CLTGMT to CLTUTC to CLTCET to CLT
Looking for local time? See time in Bogotá or time in Santiago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and CLT right now?+
CLT (Chile Standard Time) is currently 1 hour 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 CLT observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. CLT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and CLT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 COT (10:00–16:00 CLT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Santiago when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Bogotá (COT), it is 13:00 Tue in Santiago (CLT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and CLT?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. CLT maps to "America/Santiago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Santiago?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Santiago (CLT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CLT is 1 hour 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 CLT?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and CLT is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4). 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 CLT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 COT.