WEST to COT Time Converter

Convert Western European Summer Time (WEST) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

Lisbon · Western European Summer Time
05:33:15
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Bogotá · Colombia Time
23:33:15
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: WEST (Lisbon)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

WEST (Western European Summer Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

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

When can WEST 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 Lisbon (WEST). 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: 15:00–16:00 WEST (09:00–10:00 COT).

Hour-by-hour WEST to COT conversion table

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

Western European Summer Time (WEST)
IANA identifier
Europe/Lisbon
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Lisbon
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 WEST (reverse)WEST to ESTWEST to PSTWEST to GMTWEST to UTCWEST to CETEST to COTPST to COTGMT to COTUTC to COTCET to COT
Looking for local time? See time in Lisbon or time in Bogotá.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WEST and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 6 hours behind WEST (Western European Summer Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WEST or COT observe daylight saving time?+
WEST: observes daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WEST and COT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 WEST (09:00–10:00 COT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Bogotá when it is 12:00 noon in Lisbon?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Lisbon (WEST), it is 06:00 Wed in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WEST and COT?+
WEST maps to "Europe/Lisbon" 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 Lisbon ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Lisbon (WEST) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 6 hours behind WEST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WEST and COT?+
WEST is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) 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 WEST and COT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 WEST.