Thailand to Colombia
-12hThailand
ICTSOURCEColombia
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Thailand and Colombia
Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Thailand 12 hours behind Colombia — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Thailand it is 9:00 PM in Colombia on the previous day. Midnight in Thailand is 12:00 PM in Colombia. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Thailand to Colombia time conversion table
| Thailand (ICT) | Colombia (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Thailand to Colombia time
- Scheduling a call from Thailand to Colombia: a 10:00 AM start in Thailand lands at 10:00 PM in Colombia the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: Thailand 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 9:00 PM in Thailand.
- Watching a live event or market open: Thailand viewers need 9:00 PM in Colombia to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 PM if the event is anchored to Thailand.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
- With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Thailand takes the early slot, the next week Colombia does.
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving 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 Thailand and Colombia
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Colombia opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 9:00 PM in Thailand, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Thailand and Colombia have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Thailand is 12 hours behind Colombia (ICT UTC+07:00 → 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 Thailand and Colombia?
Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 12 hours behind Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert Thailand time to Colombia time?
Add -12h to Thailand local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Thailand is 9:00 PM in Colombia (previous day).
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 -12h offset from Thailand.
What is the best time to call Colombia from Thailand?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Thailand, which is 1:00 AM in Colombia.
Which is behind, Thailand or Colombia?
Thailand is 12 hours behind Colombia. When it is 12:00 PM in Thailand it is 12:00 AM in Colombia.
Do Thailand and Colombia use different time zones?
Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the Thailand–Colombia difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between Thailand and Colombia is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Thailand's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Thailand's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Thailand and Colombia?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Thailand already falls on the in Colombia.
What is the time difference between Thailand and Colombia?
Colombia is -12h from Thailand.
What timezone is Thailand in?
Thailand operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
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 Thailand, what time is it in Colombia?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Thailand (ICT), it is -12h later in Colombia (COT).
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