PDT to COT
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COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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.
Understanding the +2h Gap: PDT vs COT
PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. COT runs on Colombia Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts PDT 2 hours ahead of COT — a difference of +2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PDT it is 11:00 AM in COT. Midnight in PDT is 2:00 AM in COT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
PDT to COT time conversion table
| PDT (PDT) | COT (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert PDT to COT time
- Scheduling a call from PDT to COT: a 10:00 AM start in PDT lands at 12:00 PM in COT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both PDT and COT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PDT time (11:00 AM–5:00 PM COT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a PDT-based team with COT 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 PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PDT and need COT colleagues present.
About PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
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 PDT and COT
Both PDT and COT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT, which is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM COT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
PDT and COT share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
PDT is 2 hours ahead of COT (PDT UTC-07:00 → COT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
COT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PDT and COT?
PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 2 hours ahead of COT (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently +2h.
How do I convert PDT time to COT time?
Add +2h to PDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PDT is 11:00 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 +2h offset from PDT.
What is the best time to call COT from PDT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PDT — that maps to 11:00 AM–5:00 PM COT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, PDT or COT?
PDT is 2 hours ahead of COT. When it is 12:00 PM in PDT it is 2:00 PM in COT.
Does daylight saving time affect the PDT–COT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h offset between PDT and COT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share PDT's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
Which countries use PDT, PDT's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between PDT and COT?
Not normally. The +2h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between PDT and COT?
COT is +2h from PDT.
What timezone is PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is COT in?
COT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PDT switches to PST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PDT?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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 PDT, what time is it in COT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in PDT (PDT), it is +2h later in COT (COT).
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