COT to WST2 Time Converter

Convert Colombia Time (COT) to Western Sahara Time (WST2). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Bogotá · Colombia Time
20:44:47
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Laayoune · Western Sahara Time
02:44:47
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: COT (Bogotá)
To: WST2 (Laayoune)
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Daylight Saving status right now

COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No
WST2 (Western Sahara Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next fall back
2027-02-07
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

Heads up: WST2 observes DST while COT does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when WST2 starts or ends DST.

When can COT and WST2 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 WST2).

Hour-by-hour COT to WST2 conversion table

COT time (Bogotá)WST2 time (Laayoune)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 FriWST2 working
04:00 Fri10:00 FriWST2 working
05:00 Fri11:00 FriWST2 working
06:00 Fri12:00 FriWST2 working
07:00 Fri13:00 FriWST2 working
08:00 Fri14:00 FriWST2 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 Sahara Time (WST2)
IANA identifier
Africa/El_Aaiun
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Laayoune

Related converters

WST2 to COT (reverse)COT to ESTCOT to PSTCOT to GMTCOT to UTCCOT to CETEST to WST2PST to WST2GMT to WST2UTC to WST2CET to WST2
Looking for local time? See time in Bogotá or time in Laayoune.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between COT and WST2 right now?+
WST2 (Western Sahara 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 WST2 observe daylight saving time?+
COT: does not observe daylight saving time. WST2: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between COT and WST2?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 COT (15:00–16:00 WST2), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Laayoune when it is 12:00 noon in Bogotá?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Bogotá (COT), it is 18:00 Fri in Laayoune (WST2).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for COT and WST2?+
COT maps to "America/Bogota" in the IANA database. WST2 maps to "Africa/El_Aaiun". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Bogotá ahead of or behind Laayoune?+
Whether Bogotá (COT) is ahead of or behind Laayoune (WST2) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WST2 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 WST2?+
COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and WST2 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 WST2?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 COT.