EDT to Colombia
-1hEDT
EDTSOURCEColombia
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: EDT and Colombia
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts EDT 1 hour behind Colombia — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 8:00 AM in Colombia. Midnight in EDT is 11:00 PM in Colombia. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to Colombia time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | Colombia (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EDT to Colombia time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to Colombia: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 9:00 AM in Colombia, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EDT and Colombia are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM COT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in EDT is 7:00 PM in Colombia makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need Colombia colleagues present.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
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 EDT and Colombia
Both EDT and Colombia sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM COT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EDT and Colombia share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EDT is 1 hour behind Colombia (EDT UTC-04:00 → COT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Colombia
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and Colombia?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 1 hour behind Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert EDT time to Colombia time?
Add -1h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 8:00 AM in Colombia.
What time is it in Colombia right now?
Colombia 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 -1h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call Colombia from EDT?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM COT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EDT or Colombia?
EDT is 1 hour behind Colombia. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 11:00 AM in Colombia.
Do EDT and Colombia use different time zones?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–Colombia difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between EDT and Colombia is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and Colombia?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EDT and Colombia?
Colombia is -1h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
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 EDT, what time is it in Colombia?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is -1h later in Colombia (COT).
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