COT to EGT Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to East Greenland Time (EGT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
13:41:31
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Ittoqqortoormiit · East Greenland Time
17:41:31
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00

Convert a specific time

From: COT (Bogotá)
To: EGT (Ittoqqortoormiit)
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Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
EGT (East Greenland Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-24
Offset shift
UTC-01:00 → UTC-02:00

Heads up: EGT observes DST while COT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EGT starts or ends DST.

When can COT and EGT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–12:00 COT (13:00–16:00 EGT).

Hour-by-hour COT to EGT conversion table

COT time (Bogotá)EGT time (Ittoqqortoormiit)Status
00:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu09:00 ThuEGT working
06:00 Thu10:00 ThuEGT working
07:00 Thu11:00 ThuEGT working
08:00 Thu12:00 ThuEGT working
09:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu17:00 ThuCOT working
14:00 Thu18:00 ThuCOT working
15:00 Thu19:00 ThuCOT working
16:00 Thu20:00 ThuCOT working
17:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu03:00 FriOff-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
East Greenland Time (EGT)
IANA identifier
America/Scoresbysund
Current UTC offset
UTC-01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-1
Major cities in this zone
Ittoqqortoormiit

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and EGT right now?+
EGT (East Greenland Time) is currently 4 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 EGT observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. EGT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and EGT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–12:00 COT (13:00–16:00 EGT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Ittoqqortoormiit when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Bogotá (COT), it is 16:00 Thu in Ittoqqortoormiit (EGT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and EGT?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. EGT maps to "America/Scoresbysund". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Ittoqqortoormiit?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Ittoqqortoormiit (EGT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EGT is 4 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 EGT?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and EGT is UTC-01:00 (GMT-1). 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 EGT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–12:00 COT.