Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

IRST to Colombia

-8h 30m

IRST

IRSTSOURCE

UTC+03:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Colombia

COT

UTC-05:00

HH03

MM30

03:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

IRST

Colombia

12:00 AM

3:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

5:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

7:30 PM-1

6:00 AM

9:30 PM-1

8:00 AM

11:30 PM-1

10:00 AM

1:30 AM

12:00 PM

3:30 AM

2:00 PM

5:30 AM

4:00 PM

7:30 AM

6:00 PM

9:30 AM

8:00 PM

11:30 AM

10:00 PM

1:30 PM

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

IRST and COT on the World Map

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

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IRST – Iran Standard Time

UTC+03:30

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IRST

Iran

Major Cities in IRST

TehranIsfahanMashhadTabrizShirazKaraj

Key Facts about IRST

•IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
•Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to IRDT

Learn more about IRST on Wikipedia

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

IRST vs Colombia: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

IRST runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts IRST 8 hours 30 minutes behind Colombia — a difference of -8h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in IRST it is 12:30 AM in Colombia. Midnight in IRST is 3:30 PM in Colombia. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

IRST to Colombia time conversion table

IRST (IRST)	Colombia (COT)	Day
12:00 AM	3:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	9:30 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	10:30 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	11:30 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	12:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	3:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	6:30 AM	same day
5:00 PM	8:30 AM	same day
6:00 PM	9:30 AM	same day
9:00 PM	12:30 PM	same day

Why people convert IRST to Colombia time

Scheduling a call from IRST to Colombia: a 10:00 AM start in IRST lands at 1:30 AM in Colombia, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -8h 30m gap: IRST and Colombia 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 Colombia is 12:30 AM in IRST.
Coordinating a IRST-based team with Colombia 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 IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -8h 30m gap is not.
With a -8h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week IRST takes the early slot, the next week Colombia does.

About IRST (Iran Standard Time)

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.

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 IRST and Colombia

With a -8h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Colombia opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 12:30 AM in IRST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

IRST and Colombia have no shared working hours because of the -8h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

IRST is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Colombia (IRST UTC+03:30 → COT UTC-05:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between IRST and Colombia?

IRST (IRST, UTC+03:30) is 8 hours 30 minutes behind Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -8h 30m.

How do I convert IRST time to Colombia time?

Add -8h 30m to IRST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in IRST is 12:30 AM in Colombia.

What time is it in Colombia right now?

Colombia 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 -8h 30m offset from IRST.