NZST to COT Time Converter

Convert New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 17 hours behind.

Auckland · New Zealand Standard Time
12:14:50
Thursday, May 28, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
Bogotá · Colombia Time
19:14:50
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: NZST (Auckland)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-09-27
Offset shift
UTC+12:00 → UTC+13:00
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: NZST observes DST while COT does not. The 17-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when NZST starts or ends DST.

When can NZST and COT meet?

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COT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Auckland (NZST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 NZST (16:00–16:00 COT).

Hour-by-hour NZST to COT conversion table

NZST time (Auckland)COT time (Bogotá)Status
00:00 Thu07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu09:00 WedCOT working
03:00 Thu10:00 WedCOT working
04:00 Thu11:00 WedCOT working
05:00 Thu12:00 WedCOT working
06:00 Thu13:00 WedCOT working
07:00 Thu14:00 WedCOT working
08:00 Thu15:00 WedCOT working
09:00 Thu16:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Thu17:00 WedNZST working
11:00 Thu18:00 WedNZST working
12:00 Thu19:00 WedNZST working
13:00 Thu20:00 WedNZST working
14:00 Thu21:00 WedNZST working
15:00 Thu22:00 WedNZST working
16:00 Thu23:00 WedNZST working
17:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-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

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Auckland
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
AucklandWellington
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 Auckland and Bogotá

Auckland
Sunrise
07:23
Sunset
17:16
Solar noon
12:19
Daylight
9h 53m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between NZST and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 17 hours behind NZST (New Zealand Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does NZST or COT observe daylight saving time?+
NZST: observes daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between NZST and COT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 NZST (16:00–16:00 COT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Bogotá when it is 12:00 noon in Auckland?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Auckland (NZST), it is 19:00 Wed in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for NZST and COT?+
NZST maps to "Pacific/Auckland" 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 Auckland ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Auckland (NZST) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 17 hours behind NZST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for NZST and COT?+
NZST is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12) 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 NZST and COT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 NZST.