Colombia Time (COT)
COT is UTC-5. Current Colombia Time and when COT applies.
Colombia Time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
COTUTC-5
COT does not change for daylight saving time
About COT
- Full Name
- Colombia Time
- Abbreviation
- COT
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- Colombia Time is on
- Standard Time (COT)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — COT is UTC-5 all year
Colombia Time (COT) is UTC-5 all year, with no daylight saving time. It matches Eastern Standard Time in winter, but not Eastern Daylight Time in summer. Peru and Ecuador (mainland) use the same offset.
Where COT is used
COT all year (no DST)
- Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali)
- Peru (Lima) and mainland Ecuador (Quito, Guayaquil) are also on UTC-5 all year
Major Cities in Colombia Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
COT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| COT to EST | Same time | +1 hour |
| COT to CST | -1 hour | Same time |
| COT to BRT | +2 hours | +2 hours |
| COT to UTC | +5 hours | +5 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
COT FAQs
What is COT?
Colombia Time (COT) is UTC-5 all year, with no daylight saving time. It matches Eastern Standard Time in winter, but not Eastern Daylight Time in summer. Peru and Ecuador (mainland) use the same offset.
What is the UTC offset of COT?
COT is always UTC-5 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does COT change for daylight saving time?
No. COT stays at UTC-5 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is COT used all year?
These places use UTC-5 all year without daylight saving time: Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali); Peru (Lima) and mainland Ecuador (Quito, Guayaquil) are also on UTC-5 all year.