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COT – Colombia Time

Current Offset:UTC-5

Timezone Overview

Colombia Time (COT) is a time standard used across the South America region. The current local UTC offset is UTC-5. COT does not observe daylight saving time and maintains a constant offset of UTC-5 from Coordinated Universal Time throughout the entire year.

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COT Timezone Details

Abbreviation
COT
Standard Offset
UTC-5
Current Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Offset
N/A (No DST)
DST Status
Not Observed
IANA Identifier
America/Bogota
Region
South America
Clock Changes
None (Year-round)

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Information

Colombia Time (COT) does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains constant at UTC-5 throughout the entire year. Cities and territories using this timezone do not shift clocks forward or backward.

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Major Cities in COT Time

Representative cities currently observing Colombia Time (COT) with their live local times.

2 major cities listed
CityCountryCurrent TimeCurrent Offset
BogotáColombia1:19 AMUTC-5
MedellínColombia1:19 AMUTC-5

Countries & Territories Represented

Colombia

Other South America Timezones

BRT
UTC-3
ART
UTC-3
CLT
UTC-4
PET
UTC-5

Frequently Asked Questions about COT

Accurate, factual answers regarding Colombia Time (COT) and its seasonal schedule.

What is COT and what does it stand for?

COT stands for Colombia Time. It is a civil time standard used in South America with a standard offset of UTC-5 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Its current offset is UTC-5.

Does COT observe Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

No, Colombia Time does not observe daylight saving time. It remains on a fixed offset of UTC-5 year-round with no seasonal clock changes.

Which major cities use COT?

Major cities operating in or aligned with Colombia Time include Bogotá (Colombia), Medellín (Colombia).

How do I convert COT to another timezone?

To convert COT (UTC-5) to your local time or another zone, calculate the hour difference between your local UTC offset and UTC-5. You can also use the live interactive converters listed on this page for instant side-by-side time comparisons.