Lisbon to COT
-6hLisbon
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COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WEST and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WEST (Western European Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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 Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
Lisbon to COT Time Difference – Complete Guide
Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. COT runs on Colombia Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Lisbon 6 hours behind COT — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lisbon it is 3:00 AM in COT. Midnight in Lisbon is 6:00 PM in COT.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while COT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lisbon to COT time conversion table
| Lisbon (WEST) | COT (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Lisbon to COT time
- Scheduling a call from Lisbon to COT: a 10:00 AM start in Lisbon lands at 4:00 AM in COT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lisbon and COT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM WEST time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Lisbon viewers need 3:00 AM in COT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 AM if the event is anchored to Lisbon.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lisbon and need COT colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -6h gap.
About WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
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 Lisbon and COT
Both Lisbon and COT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lisbon and COT overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Lisbon is 6 hours behind COT (WEST UTC+01:00 → COT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
COT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lisbon and COT?
Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00) is 6 hours behind COT (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Lisbon time to COT time?
Add -6h to Lisbon local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lisbon is 3:00 AM in COT.
What time is it in COT right now?
COT 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 -6h offset from Lisbon.
What is the best time to call COT from Lisbon?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM WEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Lisbon or COT?
Lisbon is 6 hours behind COT. When it is 12:00 PM in Lisbon it is 6:00 AM in COT.
Do Lisbon and COT use different time zones?
Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00, while COT uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/Lisbon and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lisbon–COT difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and COT is not, so the -6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Lisbon's time zone?
WEST also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WEST, Lisbon's zone?
WEST is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between Lisbon and COT?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Lisbon and COT?
COT is -6h from Lisbon.
What timezone is Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
What timezone is COT in?
COT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
Which countries use WET (Western European Time)?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Does WET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, WET switches to WEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about WET?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
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 Lisbon, what time is it in COT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lisbon (WET), it is -6h later in COT (COT).
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