Auckland to Colombia
-18hAuckland
NZDTSOURCEColombia
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NZDT and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NZDT (New Zealand Standard Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NZST – New Zealand Standard Time
UTC+12:00New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the time zone for New Zealand, 12 hours ahead of UTC.
- •New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day.
- •NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
- •New Zealand observes DST from September to April (Southern Hemisphere summer).
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.
About Auckland
WikipediaAuckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.
Auckland is the first major city to see the sunrise each day (along with cities further east).
Everything You Need to Know About Auckland and Colombia Time
Auckland runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Auckland 18 hours behind Colombia — a difference of -18h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Auckland it is 3:00 PM in Colombia on the previous day. Midnight in Auckland is 6:00 AM in Colombia.Auckland observes daylight saving time while Colombia does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Auckland to Colombia time conversion table
| Auckland (NZDT) | Colombia (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Auckland to Colombia time
- Scheduling a call from Auckland to Colombia: a 10:00 AM start in Auckland lands at 4:00 PM in Colombia the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -18h gap: Auckland 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 3:00 PM in Auckland.
- Coordinating a Auckland-based team with Colombia 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 NZDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -18h gap is not.
- With a -18h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Auckland takes the early slot, the next week Colombia does.
- Auckland: Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -18h gap.
About NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) is the standard time zone for New Zealand and its dependencies. New Zealand is among the first countries to see a new calendar day. During summer (September to April), clocks advance to New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00).
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 Auckland and Colombia
With a -18h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Colombia opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 3:00 PM in Auckland, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Auckland and Colombia have no shared working hours because of the -18h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Auckland is 18 hours behind Colombia (NZDT UTC+13:00 → 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
Auckland
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
Colombia
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Auckland and Colombia?
Auckland (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is 18 hours behind Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -18h.
How do I convert Auckland time to Colombia time?
Add -18h to Auckland local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Auckland is 3:00 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 -18h offset from Auckland.
What is the best time to call Colombia from Auckland?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -18h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Auckland, which is 7:00 PM in Colombia.
Which is behind, Auckland or Colombia?
Auckland is 18 hours behind Colombia. When it is 12:00 PM in Auckland it is 6:00 PM in Colombia.
Do Auckland and Colombia use different time zones?
Auckland (New Zealand) uses NZDT at UTC+13:00, while Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Auckland and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the Auckland–Colombia difference?
Yes at the moment: Auckland is on daylight saving time and Colombia is not, so the -18h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Auckland's time zone?
NZDT also covers Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
Which countries use NZDT, Auckland's zone?
NZDT is used in New Zealand.
Is there a day difference between Auckland and Colombia?
Sometimes. The -18h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Auckland already falls on the in Colombia.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Colombia?
Colombia is -18h from Auckland.
What timezone is Auckland in?
Auckland operates on New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), UTC+12. As the first major city to see each day, Auckland opens global business ahead of all other markets.
What timezone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Auckland?
Standard business hours in Auckland are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM NZST.
Which countries use NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)?
NZST is used in New Zealand.
Does NZST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NZST switches to NZDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NZST?
New Zealand is among the first major countries to see a new day. NZST is 17 hours ahead of EST.
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 Auckland, what time is it in Colombia?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Auckland (NZST), it is -18h later in Colombia (COT).
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