Bogotá to AKST
-4hBogotá
COTSOURCEAKST
AKSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
COT and AKST on the World Map
The map below highlights the COT (Colombia Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard 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.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
Bogotá to AKST Time Difference – Complete Guide
Bogotá runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Bogotá 4 hours behind AKST — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bogotá it is 5:00 AM in AKST. Midnight in Bogotá is 8:00 PM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bogotá to AKST time conversion table
| Bogotá (COT) | AKST (AKST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bogotá to AKST time
- Scheduling a call from Bogotá to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Bogotá lands at 6:00 AM in AKST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bogotá and AKST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM COT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM AKST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Bogotá is 4:00 PM in AKST makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM COT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
- Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM COT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bogotá and need AKST 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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
Best time to call between Bogotá and AKST
Both Bogotá and AKST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM COT, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AKST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bogotá and AKST overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Bogotá is 4 hours behind AKST (COT UTC-05:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM COT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Bogotá
Does not observe DST
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bogotá and AKST?
Bogotá (COT, UTC-05:00) is 4 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -4h.
How do I convert Bogotá time to AKST time?
Add -4h to Bogotá local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bogotá is 5:00 AM in AKST.
What time is it in AKST right now?
AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from Bogotá.
What is the best time to call AKST from Bogotá?
Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM COT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AKST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Bogotá or AKST?
Bogotá is 4 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Bogotá it is 8:00 AM in AKST.
Do Bogotá and AKST use different time zones?
Bogotá (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Bogota and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bogotá–AKST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between Bogotá and AKST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Bogotá's time zone?
COT also covers Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena.
Which countries use COT, Bogotá's zone?
COT is used in Colombia.
Is there a day difference between Bogotá and AKST?
Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bogotá and AKST?
AKST is -4h from Bogotá.
What timezone is Bogotá in?
Bogotá operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST 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 AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
When is it midnight in Bogotá, what time is it in AKST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bogotá (COT), it is -4h later in AKST (AKST).
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