COT to WEST Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to Western European Summer Time (WEST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
20:37:25
Friday, May 29, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Lisbon · Western European Summer Time
02:37:25
Saturday, May 30, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: COT (Bogotá)
To: WEST (Lisbon)
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Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
WEST (Western European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

Heads up: WEST observes DST while COT does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when WEST starts or ends DST.

When can COT and WEST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 COT (15:00–16:00 WEST).

Hour-by-hour COT to WEST conversion table

COT time (Bogotá)WEST time (Lisbon)Status
00:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri09:00 FriWEST working
04:00 Fri10:00 FriWEST working
05:00 Fri11:00 FriWEST working
06:00 Fri12:00 FriWEST working
07:00 Fri13:00 FriWEST working
08:00 Fri14:00 FriWEST working
09:00 Fri15:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri16:00 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri17:00 FriCOT working
12:00 Fri18:00 FriCOT working
13:00 Fri19:00 FriCOT working
14:00 Fri20:00 FriCOT working
15:00 Fri21:00 FriCOT working
16:00 Fri22:00 FriCOT working
17:00 Fri23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri05:00 SatOff-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
Western European Summer Time (WEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Lisbon
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Lisbon

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and WEST right now?+
WEST (Western European Summer Time) is currently 6 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 WEST observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. WEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and WEST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 COT (15:00–16:00 WEST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Lisbon when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Bogotá (COT), it is 18:00 Fri in Lisbon (WEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and WEST?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. WEST maps to "Europe/Lisbon". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Lisbon?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Lisbon (WEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WEST is 6 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 WEST?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and WEST is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 WEST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 COT.