Beijing to COT
-13hBeijing
CSTSOURCECOT
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CST and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CST (China Standard Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CST – China Standard Time
UTC+08:00China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
- •In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
- •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
- •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
COT – Colombia Time
UTC-05:00Colombia Time (COT) is the standard time for Colombia, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •Colombia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •COT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
- •Bogotá sits at 2,640m elevation, making it one of the highest capital cities.
Time Conversion Guide: Beijing to COT
Beijing runs on China Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. COT runs on Colombia Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Beijing 13 hours behind COT — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Beijing it is 8:00 PM in COT on the previous day. Midnight in Beijing is 11:00 AM in COT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Beijing to COT time conversion table
| Beijing (CST) | COT (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Beijing to COT time
- Scheduling a call from Beijing to COT: a 10:00 AM start in Beijing lands at 9:00 PM in COT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: Beijing and COT have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in COT is 8:00 PM in Beijing.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking COT local time against Beijing keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -13h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
- With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Beijing takes the early slot, the next week COT does.
About CST (China Standard Time)
China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.
About COT (Colombia Time)
Colombia Time (COT) is used throughout Colombia. Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. COT shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Bogotá, the capital, is one of the largest cities in South America.
Best time to call between Beijing and COT
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. COT opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 8:00 PM in Beijing, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Beijing and COT have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Beijing is 13 hours behind COT (CST UTC+08:00 → COT UTC-05:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Beijing and COT?
Beijing (CST, UTC+08:00) is 13 hours behind COT (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert Beijing time to COT time?
Add -13h to Beijing local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Beijing is 8:00 PM in COT (previous day).
What time is it in COT right now?
COT uses COT at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from Beijing.
What is the best time to call COT from Beijing?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Beijing, which is 12:00 AM in COT.
Which is behind, Beijing or COT?
Beijing is 13 hours behind COT. When it is 12:00 PM in Beijing it is 11:00 PM in COT.
Do Beijing and COT use different time zones?
Beijing (China) uses CST at UTC+08:00, while COT uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Shanghai and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the Beijing–COT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -13h offset between Beijing and COT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Beijing's time zone?
CST also covers Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan and 2 more.
Which countries use CST, Beijing's zone?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Is there a day difference between Beijing and COT?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Beijing already falls on the in COT.
What is the time difference between Beijing and COT?
COT is -13h from Beijing.
What timezone is Beijing in?
Beijing operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is COT in?
COT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CST (China Standard Time)?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
No, CST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
Which cities are in the COT timezone?
Major cities in the COT timezone include Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena.
What is the UTC offset for COT?
Colombia Time (COT) is at UTC-05:00.
What should I know about the COT timezone?
Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. COT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
When is it midnight in Beijing, what time is it in COT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Beijing (CST), it is -13h later in COT (COT).
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