COT to PGT Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to Papua New Guinea Time (PGT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 15 hours ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
09:53:21
Thursday, May 28, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Port Moresby · Papua New Guinea Time
00:53:21
Friday, May 29, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

From: COT (Bogotá)
To: PGT (Port Moresby)
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Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
PGT (Papua New Guinea Time)
Observes DST
No

When can COT and PGT 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.
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 17:00–18:00 COT (08:00–09:00 PGT).

Hour-by-hour COT to PGT conversion table

COT time (Bogotá)PGT time (Port Moresby)Status
00:00 Thu15:00 ThuPGT working
01:00 Thu16:00 ThuPGT working
02:00 Thu17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu00:00 FriCOT working
10:00 Thu01:00 FriCOT working
11:00 Thu02:00 FriCOT working
12:00 Thu03:00 FriCOT working
13:00 Thu04:00 FriCOT working
14:00 Thu05:00 FriCOT working
15:00 Thu06:00 FriCOT working
16:00 Thu07:00 FriCOT working
17:00 Thu08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu09:00 FriPGT working
19:00 Thu10:00 FriPGT working
20:00 Thu11:00 FriPGT working
21:00 Thu12:00 FriPGT working
22:00 Thu13:00 FriPGT working
23:00 Thu14:00 FriPGT 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
Papua New Guinea Time (PGT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
Port Moresby

Related converters

PGT to COT (reverse)COT to ESTCOT to PSTCOT to GMTCOT to UTCCOT to CETEST to PGTPST to PGTGMT to PGTUTC to PGTCET to PGT
Looking for local time? See time in Bogotá or time in Port Moresby.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and PGT right now?+
PGT (Papua New Guinea Time) is currently 15 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 PGT observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. PGT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and PGT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 COT (08:00–09:00 PGT).
What time is it in Port Moresby when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Bogotá (COT), it is 03:00 Fri in Port Moresby (PGT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and PGT?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. PGT maps to "Pacific/Port_Moresby". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Port Moresby?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Port Moresby (PGT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PGT is 15 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 PGT?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and PGT is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10). 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 PGT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between COT and PGT is 17:00–18:00 COT.