VET to COT Time Converter

Convert Venezuela Time (VET) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Caracas · Venezuela Time
21:33:52
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
Bogotá · Colombia Time
20:33:52
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

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From: VET (Caracas)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

When can VET 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 Caracas (VET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 VET (09:00–15:00 COT).

Hour-by-hour VET to COT conversion table

VET time (Caracas)COT time (Bogotá)Status
00:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue08:00 TueVET working
10:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue10:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
13:00 Tue12:00 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue13:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue16:00 TueCOT working
18:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-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

Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas
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 VET (reverse)VET to ESTVET to PSTVET to GMTVET to UTCVET to CETEST to COTPST to COTGMT to COTUTC to COTCET to COT
Looking for local time? See time in Caracas or time in Bogotá.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between VET and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 1 hour behind VET (Venezuela Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does VET or COT observe daylight saving time?+
VET: does not observe daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between VET and COT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 VET (09:00–15:00 COT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Bogotá when it is 12:00 noon in Caracas?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Caracas (VET), it is 11:00 Tue in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for VET and COT?+
VET maps to "America/Caracas" 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 Caracas ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Caracas (VET) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 1 hour behind VET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for VET and COT?+
VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) 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 VET and COT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 VET.