PGT to COT Time Converter

Convert Papua New Guinea Time (PGT) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 15 hours behind.

Port Moresby · Papua New Guinea Time
12:18:39
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
Bogotá · Colombia Time
21:18:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: PGT (Port Moresby)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PGT (Papua New Guinea Time)
Observes DST
No
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

When can PGT 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 Port Moresby (PGT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–09:00 PGT (17:00–18:00 COT).

Hour-by-hour PGT to COT conversion table

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

Papua New Guinea Time (PGT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
Port Moresby
Colombia Time (COT)
IANA identifier
America/Bogota
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
BogotáMedellín

Related converters

COT to PGT (reverse)PGT to ESTPGT to PSTPGT to GMTPGT to UTCPGT to CETEST to COTPST to COTGMT to COTUTC to COTCET to COT
Looking for local time? See time in Port Moresby or time in Bogotá.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PGT and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 15 hours behind PGT (Papua New Guinea Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PGT or COT observe daylight saving time?+
PGT: does not observe daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PGT and COT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 PGT (17:00–18:00 COT).
What time is it in Bogotá when it is 12:00 noon in Port Moresby?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Port Moresby (PGT), it is 21:00 Wed in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PGT and COT?+
PGT maps to "Pacific/Port_Moresby" 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 Port Moresby ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Port Moresby (PGT) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 15 hours behind PGT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PGT and COT?+
PGT is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10) 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 PGT and COT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between PGT and COT is 08:00–09:00 PGT.