COT to UTC Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
21:32:16
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
UTC · Coordinated Universal Time
02:32:16
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
UTC · UTC+00:00

Convert a specific time

From: COT (Bogotá)
To: UTC (UTC)
--:--

Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
Observes DST
No

When can COT and UTC meet?

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
COT
UTC
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.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 COT (14:00–16:00 UTC).

Hour-by-hour COT to UTC conversion table

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

Related converters

UTC to COT (reverse)COT to ESTCOT to PSTCOT to GMTCOT to CETCOT to ISTEST to UTCPST to UTCGMT to UTCCET to UTCIST to UTC
Looking for local time? See time in Bogotá or time in UTC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and UTC right now?+
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is currently 5 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 UTC observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. UTC: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and UTC?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 COT (14:00–16:00 UTC), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in UTC when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Bogotá (COT), it is 17:00 Tue in UTC (UTC).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and UTC?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. UTC maps to "UTC". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind UTC?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind UTC (UTC) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now UTC is 5 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 UTC?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and UTC is UTC+00:00 (UTC). 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 UTC?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 COT.