AWST to Colombia
-13hAWST
AWSTSOURCEColombia
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AWST and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AWST – Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
- •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About AWST and Colombia Time
AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts AWST 13 hours behind Colombia — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 8:00 PM in Colombia on the previous day. Midnight in AWST is 11:00 AM in Colombia. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AWST to Colombia time conversion table
| AWST (AWST) | Colombia (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert AWST to Colombia time
- Scheduling a call from AWST to Colombia: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 9:00 PM in Colombia the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: AWST 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 8:00 PM in AWST.
- Coordinating a AWST-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 AWST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
- With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AWST takes the early slot, the next week Colombia does.
About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.
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 AWST and Colombia
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Colombia opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 8:00 PM in AWST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AWST and Colombia have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AWST is 13 hours behind Colombia (AWST UTC+08:00 → 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AWST and Colombia?
AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 13 hours behind Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert AWST time to Colombia time?
Add -13h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 8:00 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 -13h offset from AWST.
What is the best time to call Colombia from AWST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AWST, which is 12:00 AM in Colombia.
Which is behind, AWST or Colombia?
AWST is 13 hours behind Colombia. When it is 12:00 PM in AWST it is 11:00 PM in Colombia.
Do AWST and Colombia use different time zones?
AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00, while Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Perth and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the AWST–Colombia difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -13h offset between AWST and Colombia is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AWST's time zone?
AWST also covers Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
Which countries use AWST, AWST's zone?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Is there a day difference between AWST and Colombia?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AWST already falls on the in Colombia.
What is the time difference between AWST and Colombia?
Colombia is -13h from AWST.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Does AWST observe daylight saving time?
No, AWST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AWST?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
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 AWST, what time is it in Colombia?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AWST (AWST), it is -13h later in Colombia (COT).
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