COT to NZST Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 17 hours ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
08:49:23
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Auckland · New Zealand Standard Time
01:49:23
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

Convert a specific time

From: COT (Bogotá)
To: NZST (Auckland)
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Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-09-27
Offset shift
UTC+12:00 → UTC+13:00

Heads up: NZST observes DST while COT does not. The 17-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when NZST starts or ends DST.

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

Hour-by-hour COT to NZST conversion table

COT time (Bogotá)NZST time (Auckland)Status
00:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue02:00 WedCOT working
10:00 Tue03:00 WedCOT working
11:00 Tue04:00 WedCOT working
12:00 Tue05:00 WedCOT working
13:00 Tue06:00 WedCOT working
14:00 Tue07:00 WedCOT working
15:00 Tue08:00 WedCOT working
16:00 Tue09:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Tue10:00 WedNZST working
18:00 Tue11:00 WedNZST working
19:00 Tue12:00 WedNZST working
20:00 Tue13:00 WedNZST working
21:00 Tue14:00 WedNZST working
22:00 Tue15:00 WedNZST working
23:00 Tue16:00 WedNZST 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
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Auckland
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
AucklandWellington

Sun today in Bogotá and Auckland

Auckland
Sunrise
07:17
Sunset
17:20
Solar noon
12:18
Daylight
10h 3m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and NZST right now?+
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is currently 17 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 NZST observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. NZST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and NZST?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 COT (09:00–09:00 NZST), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Auckland when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Bogotá (COT), it is 05:00 Wed in Auckland (NZST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and NZST?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. NZST maps to "Pacific/Auckland". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Auckland?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Auckland (NZST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NZST is 17 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 NZST?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and NZST is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12). 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 NZST?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 COT.