COT to VET Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to Venezuela Time (VET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
15:25:59
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Caracas · Venezuela Time
16:25:59
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00

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From: COT (Bogotá)
To: VET (Caracas)
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Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No

When can COT and VET 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.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 COT (10:00–16:00 VET).

Hour-by-hour COT to VET conversion table

COT time (Bogotá)VET time (Caracas)Status
00:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun09:00 SunVET working
09:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
11:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun13:00 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun14:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun15:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun17:00 SunCOT working
17:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-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
Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and VET right now?+
VET (Venezuela Time) is currently 1 hour 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 VET observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. VET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and VET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 COT (10:00–16:00 VET), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Caracas when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Bogotá (COT), it is 13:00 Sun in Caracas (VET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and VET?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. VET maps to "America/Caracas". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Caracas?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Caracas (VET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now VET is 1 hour 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 VET?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4). 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 VET?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 COT.