COT to WET
+5hCOT
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WETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
COT and WET on the World Map
The map below highlights the COT (Colombia Time) and WET (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Time Conversion Guide: COT to WET
COT runs on Colombia Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. That puts COT 5 hours ahead of WET — a difference of +5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in COT it is 2:00 PM in WET. Midnight in COT is 5:00 AM in WET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
COT to WET time conversion table
| COT (COT) | WET (WET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert COT to WET time
- Scheduling a call from COT to WET: a 10:00 AM start in COT lands at 3:00 PM in WET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both COT and WET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM COT time (2:00 PM–5:00 PM WET). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a COT-based team with WET contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM COT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +5h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–12:00 PM COT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from COT and need WET colleagues present.
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.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between COT and WET
Both COT and WET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–12:00 PM COT, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM WET. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
COT and WET overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
COT is 5 hours ahead of WET (COT UTC-05:00 → WET UTC+00:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM COT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
COT
Does not observe DST
WET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between COT and WET?
COT (COT, UTC-05:00) is 5 hours ahead of WET (WET, UTC+00:00). The gap is currently +5h.
How do I convert COT time to WET time?
Add +5h to COT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in COT is 2:00 PM in WET.
What time is it in WET right now?
WET uses WET at UTC+00:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +5h offset from COT.
What is the best time to call WET from COT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM COT — that maps to 2:00 PM–5:00 PM WET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, COT or WET?
COT is 5 hours ahead of WET. When it is 12:00 PM in COT it is 5:00 PM in WET.
Does daylight saving time affect the COT–WET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +5h offset between COT and WET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share COT's time zone?
COT also covers Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena.
Which countries use COT, COT's zone?
COT is used in Colombia.
Is there a day difference between COT and WET?
Not normally. The +5h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between COT and WET?
WET is +5h from COT.
What timezone is COT in?
COT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use COT (Colombia Time)?
COT is used in Colombia.
Does COT observe daylight saving time?
No, COT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-05:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about COT?
Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. COT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
Which cities are in the WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in COT, what time is it in WET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in COT (COT), it is +5h later in WET (WET).
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