WST to COT Time Converter

Convert Samoa Time (WST) to Colombia Time (COT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 18 hours behind.

Apia · Samoa Time
06:56:39
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00
Bogotá · Colombia Time
12:56:39
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: WST (Apia)
To: COT (Bogotá)
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Daylight Saving status right now

WST (Samoa Time)
Observes DST
No
COT (Colombia Time)
Observes DST
No

When can WST 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 Apia (WST). 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: 09:00–10:00 WST (15:00–16:00 COT).

Hour-by-hour WST to COT conversion table

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

Samoa Time (WST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Apia
Current UTC offset
UTC+13:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+13
Major cities in this zone
Apia
Colombia Time (COT)
IANA identifier
America/Bogota
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
BogotáMedellín

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WST and COT right now?+
COT (Colombia Time) is currently 18 hours behind WST (Samoa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WST or COT observe daylight saving time?+
WST: does not observe daylight saving time. COT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WST and COT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 WST (15:00–16:00 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 Apia?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Apia (WST), it is 18:00 Tue in Bogotá (COT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WST and COT?+
WST maps to "Pacific/Apia" 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 Apia ahead of or behind Bogotá?+
Whether Apia (WST) is ahead of or behind Bogotá (COT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now COT is 18 hours behind WST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WST and COT?+
WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13) 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 WST and COT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 WST.