AEDT to Colombia
-16hAEDT
AEDTSOURCEColombia
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEDT and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.
- •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
- •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
- •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
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.
Understanding the -16h Gap: AEDT vs Colombia
AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts AEDT 16 hours behind Colombia — a difference of -16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEDT it is 5:00 PM in Colombia on the previous day. Midnight in AEDT is 8:00 AM in Colombia. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AEDT to Colombia time conversion table
| AEDT (AEDT) | Colombia (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert AEDT to Colombia time
- Scheduling a call from AEDT to Colombia: a 10:00 AM start in AEDT lands at 6:00 PM in Colombia the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -16h gap: AEDT and Colombia 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 Colombia is 5:00 PM in AEDT.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Colombia local time against AEDT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -16h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -16h gap is not.
- With a -16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AEDT takes the early slot, the next week Colombia does.
About AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.
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 AEDT and Colombia
With a -16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Colombia opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 5:00 PM in AEDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AEDT and Colombia have no shared working hours because of the -16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AEDT is 16 hours behind Colombia (AEDT UTC+11:00 → 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.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AEDT
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Colombia
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEDT and Colombia?
AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is 16 hours behind Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -16h.
How do I convert AEDT time to Colombia time?
Add -16h to AEDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEDT is 5:00 PM in Colombia (previous day).
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 -16h offset from AEDT.
What is the best time to call Colombia from AEDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AEDT, which is 9:00 PM in Colombia.
Which is behind, AEDT or Colombia?
AEDT is 16 hours behind Colombia. When it is 12:00 PM in AEDT it is 8:00 PM in Colombia.
Do AEDT and Colombia use different time zones?
AEDT uses AEDT at UTC+11:00, while Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEDT–Colombia difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -16h offset between AEDT and Colombia is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AEDT's time zone?
AEDT also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.
Which countries use AEDT, AEDT's zone?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Is there a day difference between AEDT and Colombia?
Sometimes. The -16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AEDT already falls on the in Colombia.
What is the time difference between AEDT and Colombia?
Colombia is -16h from AEDT.
What timezone is AEDT in?
AEDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Does AEDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEDT switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEDT?
AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
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 AEDT, what time is it in Colombia?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEDT (AEDT), it is -16h later in Colombia (COT).
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