COT to IST Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10h 30m ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
12:52:31
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
23:22:31
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: COT (Bogotá)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can COT and IST meet?

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COT
IST
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 overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–08:00 COT (18:30–18:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour COT to IST conversion table

COT time (Bogotá)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Wed10:30 WedIST working
01:00 Wed11:30 WedIST working
02:00 Wed12:30 WedIST working
03:00 Wed13:30 WedIST working
04:00 Wed14:30 WedIST working
05:00 Wed15:30 WedIST working
06:00 Wed16:30 WedIST working
07:00 Wed17:30 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed18:30 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed19:30 WedCOT working
10:00 Wed20:30 WedCOT working
11:00 Wed21:30 WedCOT working
12:00 Wed22:30 WedCOT working
13:00 Wed23:30 WedCOT working
14:00 Wed00:30 ThuCOT working
15:00 Wed01:30 ThuCOT working
16:00 Wed02:30 ThuCOT working
17:00 Wed03:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed04:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed05:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed06:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed07:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed08:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed09:30 ThuIST 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
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Bogotá and Mumbai

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 0m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 10h 30m 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 IST observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and IST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 COT (18:30–18:30 IST).
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Bogotá (COT), it is 22:30 Wed in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and IST?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 10h 30m 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 IST?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). 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 IST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between COT and IST is 08:00–08:00 COT.