Manila to Bogotá
-13hManila
PHTSOURCEBogotá
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
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.
About Manila
WikipediaManila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.
Time Conversion Guide: Manila to Bogotá
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Bogotá runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Manila 13 hours behind Bogotá — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 8:00 PM in Bogotá on the previous day. Midnight in Manila is 11:00 AM in Bogotá. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to Bogotá time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Bogotá (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Bogotá time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Bogotá: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 9:00 PM in Bogotá the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: Manila and Bogotá 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 Bogotá is 8:00 PM in Manila.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 7:00 AM in Bogotá makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
- With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Manila takes the early slot, the next week Bogotá does.
About PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
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 Manila and Bogotá
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Bogotá opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 8:00 PM in Manila, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Bogotá have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Manila is 13 hours behind Bogotá (PHT UTC+08:00 → 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Bogotá?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 13 hours behind Bogotá (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert Manila time to Bogotá time?
Add -13h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 8:00 PM in Bogotá (previous day).
What time is it in Bogotá right now?
Bogotá 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 -13h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Bogotá from Manila?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Manila, which is 12:00 AM in Bogotá.
Which is behind, Manila or Bogotá?
Manila is 13 hours behind Bogotá. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 11:00 PM in Bogotá.
Do Manila and Bogotá use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Bogotá (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Bogotá difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -13h offset between Manila and Bogotá is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Manila's time zone?
PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
Which countries use PHT, Manila's zone?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Is there a day difference between Manila and Bogotá?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Manila already falls on the in Bogotá.
What is the time difference between Manila and Bogotá?
Bogotá is -13h from Manila.
What timezone is Manila in?
Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
What timezone is Bogotá in?
Bogotá operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Does PHT observe daylight saving time?
No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about PHT?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
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 Manila, what time is it in Bogotá?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -13h later in Bogotá (COT).
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