COT to WST Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to Samoa Time (WST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 18 hours ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
13:02:51
Thursday, May 28, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Apia · Samoa Time
07:02:51
Friday, May 29, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00

Convert a specific time

From: COT (Bogotá)
To: WST (Apia)
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Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
WST (Samoa Time)
Observes DST
No

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

Hour-by-hour COT to WST conversion table

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and WST right now?+
WST (Samoa Time) is currently 18 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 WST observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. WST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and WST?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 COT (09:00–10:00 WST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Apia when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Bogotá (COT), it is 06:00 Fri in Apia (WST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and WST?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. WST maps to "Pacific/Apia". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Apia?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Apia (WST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WST is 18 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 WST?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13). 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 WST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 COT.