IST to COT Time Converter

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10h 30m behind.

Mumbai · India Standard Time
14:51:40
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Bogotá · Colombia Time
04:21:40
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: IST (Mumbai)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

When can IST and COT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Mumbai (IST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between IST and COT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour IST to COT conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)COT time (Bogotá)Status
00:00 Wed13:30 TueCOT working
01:00 Wed14:30 TueCOT working
02:00 Wed15:30 TueCOT working
03:00 Wed16:30 TueCOT working
04:00 Wed17:30 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed18:30 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed19:30 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed20:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed21:30 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed22:30 TueIST working
10:00 Wed23:30 TueIST working
11:00 Wed00:30 WedIST working
12:00 Wed01:30 WedIST working
13:00 Wed02:30 WedIST working
14:00 Wed03:30 WedIST working
15:00 Wed04:30 WedIST working
16:00 Wed05:30 WedIST working
17:00 Wed06:30 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed07:30 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed08:30 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed09:30 WedCOT working
21:00 Wed10:30 WedCOT working
22:00 Wed11:30 WedCOT working
23:00 Wed12:30 WedCOT working

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

India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata
Colombia Time (COT)
IANA identifier
America/Bogota
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
BogotáMedellín

Sun today in Mumbai and Bogotá

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 0m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 10h 30m behind IST (India Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IST or COT observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and COT?+
IST and COT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Bogotá when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Mumbai (IST), it is 01:30 Wed in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and COT?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" in the IANA database. COT maps to "America/Bogota". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Mumbai ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 10h 30m behind IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and COT?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) and COT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). 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 IST and COT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between IST and COT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.