Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Colombia to HKT

+13h

Colombia

COTSOURCE

UTC-05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

HKT

UTC+08:00

HH01

MM00

(next day)01:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Colombia

HKT

12:00 AM

1:00 PM

2:00 AM

3:00 PM

4:00 AM

5:00 PM

6:00 AM

7:00 PM

8:00 AM

9:00 PM

10:00 AM

11:00 PM

12:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

2:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

11:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

COT and HKT on the World Map

The map below highlights the COT (Colombia Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.

COT Zone

→

HKT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

COT – Colombia Time

UTC-05:00

Colombia Time (COT) is the standard time for Colombia, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in COT

Colombia

Major Cities in COT

BogotáMedellínCaliBarranquillaCartagena

Key Facts about COT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-05:00 year-round

Learn more about COT on Wikipedia

HKT – Hong Kong Time

UTC+08:00

Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in HKT

Hong Kong SAR

Major Cities in HKT

Hong KongKowloonTsuen WanSha Tin

Key Facts about HKT

•Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
•HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
•The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
•Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about HKT on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: Colombia and HKT

Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. HKT runs on Hong Kong Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Colombia 13 hours ahead of HKT — a difference of +13h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Colombia it is 10:00 PM in HKT. Midnight in Colombia is 1:00 PM in HKT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Colombia to HKT time conversion table

Colombia (COT)	HKT (HKT)	Day
12:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
6:00 AM	7:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	9:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	10:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
3:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	6:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	7:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	10:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Colombia to HKT time

Scheduling a call from Colombia to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in Colombia lands at 11:00 PM in HKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +13h gap: Colombia and HKT 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 HKT is 10:00 PM in Colombia.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Colombia is 9:00 AM in HKT 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 +13h gap is not.
With a +13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Colombia takes the early slot, the next week HKT does.

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 HKT (Hong Kong Time)

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.

Best time to call between Colombia and HKT

With a +13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. HKT opens at 9:00 AM HKT, which is 10:00 PM in Colombia, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Colombia and HKT have no shared working hours because of the +13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Colombia is 13 hours ahead of HKT (COT UTC-05:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Colombia and HKT?

Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00) is 13 hours ahead of HKT (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +13h.

How do I convert Colombia time to HKT time?

Add +13h to Colombia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Colombia is 10:00 PM in HKT.

What time is it in HKT right now?

HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +13h offset from Colombia.

What is the best time to call HKT from Colombia?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Colombia, which is 2:00 AM in HKT.

Which is ahead, Colombia or HKT?

Colombia is 13 hours ahead of HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in Colombia it is 1:00 AM in HKT.

Do Colombia and HKT use different time zones?

Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00, while HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Bogota and Asia/Hong_Kong.

Does daylight saving time affect the Colombia–HKT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +13h offset between Colombia and HKT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Colombia's time zone?

COT also covers Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena.

Which countries use COT, Colombia's zone?

COT is used in Colombia.

Is there a day difference between Colombia and HKT?

Sometimes. The +13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Colombia already falls on the next day in HKT.

What is the time difference between Colombia and HKT?

HKT is +13h from Colombia.

What timezone is Colombia in?

Colombia operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is HKT in?

HKT 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 HKT timezone?

Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.

What is the UTC offset for HKT?

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.

What should I know about the HKT timezone?

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.