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Colombia to Dubai

+9h

Colombia

COTSOURCE
UTC-05:00
HH12
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MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Dubai

GST
UAE · UTC+04:00
HH09
:
MM00
  
21:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Colombia
Dubai
12:00 AM
9:00 AM
2:00 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 AM
1:00 PM
6:00 AM
3:00 PM
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
12:00 PM
9:00 PM
2:00 PM
11:00 PM
4:00 PM
1:00 AM+1
6:00 PM
3:00 AM+1
8:00 PM
5:00 AM+1
10:00 PM
7:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

COT and GST on the World Map

The map below highlights the COT (Colombia Time) and GST (Gulf Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

COTGSTBogotáMedellínCaliBarranquillaDubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBaku
COT Zone
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GST Zone

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COT – Colombia Time

UTC-05:00

Colombia Time (COT) is the standard time for Colombia, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in COT
Colombia
Major Cities in COT
BogotáMedellínCaliBarranquillaCartagena
Key Facts about COT
  • •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.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC-05:00 year-round
Learn more about COT on Wikipedia

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST
UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius
Major Cities in GST
DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi
Key Facts about GST
  • •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
  • •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
  • •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round
Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

About Dubai

Wikipedia

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

Population:3.5 million
Metro:4.1 million
Business Hours:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST
Currency:AED (د.إ)
Stock Exchange:DFM (Dubai Financial Market)
Key Landmarks
Burj KhalifaPalm JumeirahBurj Al ArabDubai MallDubai Frame
Did You Know?

Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.

Learn more about GST timezone →

Everything You Need to Know About Colombia and Dubai Time

Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Colombia 9 hours ahead of Dubai — a difference of +9h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Colombia it is 6:00 PM in Dubai. Midnight in Colombia is 9:00 AM in Dubai. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Colombia to Dubai time conversion table

Colombia (COT)Dubai (GST)Day
12:00 AM9:00 AMsame day
6:00 AM3:00 PMsame day
7:00 AM4:00 PMsame day
8:00 AM5:00 PMsame day
9:00 AM6:00 PMsame day
12:00 PM9:00 PMsame day
3:00 PM12:00 AMnext day
5:00 PM2:00 AMnext day
6:00 PM3:00 AMnext day
9:00 PM6:00 AMnext day

Why people convert Colombia to Dubai time

  • Scheduling a call from Colombia to Dubai: a 10:00 AM start in Colombia lands at 7:00 PM in Dubai, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Handling a +9h gap: Colombia and Dubai 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 Dubai is 6:00 PM in Colombia.
  • Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Colombia is 5:00 AM in Dubai makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM COT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +9h gap is not.
  • With a +9h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Colombia takes the early slot, the next week Dubai 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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Colombia and Dubai

With a +9h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Dubai opens at 9:00 AM GST, which is 6:00 PM in Colombia, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Colombia and Dubai have no shared working hours because of the +9h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Colombia is 9 hours ahead of Dubai (COT UTC-05:00 → GST UTC+04:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Colombia and Dubai?

Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00) is 9 hours ahead of Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently +9h.

How do I convert Colombia time to Dubai time?

Add +9h to Colombia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Colombia is 6:00 PM in Dubai.

What time is it in Dubai right now?

Dubai uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +9h offset from Colombia.

What is the best time to call Dubai from Colombia?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +9h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Colombia, which is 10:00 PM in Dubai.

Which is ahead, Colombia or Dubai?

Colombia is 9 hours ahead of Dubai. When it is 12:00 PM in Colombia it is 9:00 PM in Dubai.

Do Colombia and Dubai use different time zones?

Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00, while Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Bogota and Asia/Dubai.

Does daylight saving time affect the Colombia–Dubai difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +9h offset between Colombia and Dubai 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 Dubai?

Not normally. The +9h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Colombia and Dubai?

Dubai is +9h from Colombia.

What timezone is Colombia in?

Colombia operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Dubai in?

Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.

What are the business hours in Dubai?

Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.

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 GST timezone?

Major cities in the GST timezone include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.

What is the UTC offset for GST?

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is at UTC+04:00.

What should I know about the GST timezone?

Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.

When is it midnight in Colombia, what time is it in Dubai?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Colombia (COT), it is +9h later in Dubai (GST).