WET to COT
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COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WET and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WET (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.
Understanding the -5h Gap: WET vs COT
WET runs on Western European Time (WET) at UTC+00:00. COT runs on Colombia Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts WET 5 hours behind COT — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in WET it is 4:00 AM in COT. Midnight in WET is 7:00 PM in COT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
WET to COT time conversion table
| WET (WET) | COT (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert WET to COT time
- Scheduling a call from WET to COT: a 10:00 AM start in WET lands at 5:00 AM in COT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both WET and COT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM COT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in WET is 3:00 PM in COT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
- Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM WET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from WET and need COT colleagues present.
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 WET and COT
Both WET and COT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM WET, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM COT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
WET and COT overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
WET is 5 hours behind COT (WET UTC+00:00 → COT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM WET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
WET
☀ 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 WET and COT?
WET (WET, UTC+00:00) is 5 hours behind COT (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert WET time to COT time?
Add -5h to WET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in WET is 4:00 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 -5h offset from WET.
What is the best time to call COT from WET?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM WET — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM COT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, WET or COT?
WET is 5 hours behind COT. When it is 12:00 PM in WET it is 7:00 AM in COT.
Does daylight saving time affect the WET–COT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h offset between WET and COT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share WET's time zone?
WET also covers Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
Which countries use WET, WET's zone?
WET is used in Portugal, Spain (Canary Islands), Morocco, Western Sahara.
Is there a day difference between WET and COT?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between WET and COT?
COT is -5h from WET.
What timezone is WET in?
WET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is COT in?
COT operates on its local timezone.
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 WET, what time is it in COT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in WET (WET), it is -5h later in COT (COT).
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