Bogotá to Vancouver
-2hBogotá
COTSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
COT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the COT (Colombia Time) and PDT (Pacific 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Bogotá to Vancouver Time Difference – Complete Guide
Bogotá runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Bogotá 2 hours behind Vancouver — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bogotá it is 7:00 AM in Vancouver. Midnight in Bogotá is 10:00 PM in Vancouver.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while Bogotá does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Bogotá to Vancouver time conversion table
| Bogotá (COT) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bogotá to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from Bogotá to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in Bogotá lands at 8:00 AM in Vancouver, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bogotá and Vancouver are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM COT time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Bogotá viewers need 7:00 AM in Vancouver to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to Bogotá.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM COT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM COT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bogotá and need Vancouver colleagues present.
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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Bogotá and Vancouver
Both Bogotá and Vancouver sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM COT, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bogotá and Vancouver share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM COT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Bogotá is 2 hours behind Vancouver (COT UTC-05:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM COT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Bogotá
Does not observe DST
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bogotá and Vancouver?
Bogotá (COT, UTC-05:00) is 2 hours behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Bogotá time to Vancouver time?
Add -2h to Bogotá local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bogotá is 7:00 AM in Vancouver.
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Bogotá.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from Bogotá?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM COT — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Bogotá or Vancouver?
Bogotá is 2 hours behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in Bogotá it is 10:00 AM in Vancouver.
Do Bogotá and Vancouver use different time zones?
Bogotá (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Bogota and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bogotá–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and Bogotá is not, so the -2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Bogotá's time zone?
COT also covers Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena.
Which countries use COT, Bogotá's zone?
COT is used in Colombia.
Is there a day difference between Bogotá and Vancouver?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Bogotá and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -2h from Bogotá.
What timezone is Bogotá in?
Bogotá operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Bogotá, what time is it in Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bogotá (COT), it is -2h later in Vancouver (PST).
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