Colombia to Karachi
+10hColombia
COTSOURCEKarachi
PKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
COT and PKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the COT (Colombia Time) and PKT (Pakistan 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.
PKT – Pakistan Standard Time
UTC+05:00Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone for Pakistan, 5 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities.
- •PKT is the same offset as Uzbekistan (UZT) and Yekaterinburg (YEKT).
About Karachi
WikipediaKarachi operates on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+5. As Pakistan's financial hub and largest port city, Karachi time drives South Asian commerce.
Karachi is one of the fastest-growing megacities in the world.
Comparing Time Zones: Colombia and Karachi
Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. Karachi runs on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) at UTC+05:00. That puts Colombia 10 hours ahead of Karachi — a difference of +10h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Colombia it is 7:00 PM in Karachi. Midnight in Colombia is 10:00 AM in Karachi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Colombia to Karachi time conversion table
| Colombia (COT) | Karachi (PKT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Colombia to Karachi time
- Scheduling a call from Colombia to Karachi: a 10:00 AM start in Colombia lands at 8:00 PM in Karachi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +10h gap: Colombia and Karachi 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 Karachi is 7:00 PM in Colombia.
- Watching a live event or market open: Colombia viewers need 7:00 PM in Karachi to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 PM if the event is anchored to Colombia.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM COT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +10h gap is not.
- With a +10h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Colombia takes the early slot, the next week Karachi 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 PKT (Pakistan Standard Time)
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is the time zone used throughout Pakistan. PKT does not observe daylight saving time. Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world.
Best time to call between Colombia and Karachi
With a +10h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Karachi opens at 9:00 AM PKT, which is 7:00 PM in Colombia, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Colombia and Karachi have no shared working hours because of the +10h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Colombia is 10 hours ahead of Karachi (COT UTC-05:00 → PKT 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 Colombia and Karachi?
Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00) is 10 hours ahead of Karachi (PKT, UTC+05:00). The gap is currently +10h.
How do I convert Colombia time to Karachi time?
Add +10h to Colombia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Colombia is 7:00 PM in Karachi.
What time is it in Karachi right now?
Karachi uses PKT at UTC+05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +10h offset from Colombia.
What is the best time to call Karachi from Colombia?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +10h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Colombia, which is 11:00 PM in Karachi.
Which is ahead, Colombia or Karachi?
Colombia is 10 hours ahead of Karachi. When it is 12:00 PM in Colombia it is 10:00 PM in Karachi.
Do Colombia and Karachi use different time zones?
Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00, while Karachi (Pakistan) uses PKT at UTC+05:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Bogota and Asia/Karachi.
Does daylight saving time affect the Colombia–Karachi difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +10h offset between Colombia and Karachi 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 Karachi?
Not normally. The +10h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Colombia and Karachi?
Karachi is +10h from Colombia.
What timezone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Karachi in?
Karachi operates on Pakistan Standard Time (PKT), UTC+5. As Pakistan's financial hub and largest port city, Karachi time drives South Asian commerce.
What are the business hours in Karachi?
Standard business hours in Karachi are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PKT.
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 PKT timezone?
Major cities in the PKT timezone include Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Peshawar.
What is the UTC offset for PKT?
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is at UTC+05:00.
What should I know about the PKT timezone?
Pakistan does not observe daylight saving time. Karachi is one of the world's most populous cities.
When is it midnight in Colombia, what time is it in Karachi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Colombia (COT), it is +10h later in Karachi (PKT).
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