AKST to COT
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COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKST and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKST (Alaska Standard Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About AKST and COT Time
AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. COT runs on Colombia Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts AKST 4 hours ahead of COT — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 1:00 PM in COT. Midnight in AKST is 4:00 AM in COT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AKST to COT time conversion table
| AKST (AKST) | COT (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert AKST to COT time
- Scheduling a call from AKST to COT: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 2:00 PM in COT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AKST and COT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM AKST time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM COT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: AKST viewers need 1:00 PM in COT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 8:00 PM if the event is anchored to AKST.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AKST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AKST and need COT colleagues present.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
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 AKST and COT
Both AKST and COT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AKST, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM COT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AKST and COT overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
AKST is 4 hours ahead of COT (AKST UTC-09:00 → COT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM AKST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AKST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
COT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AKST and COT?
AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 4 hours ahead of COT (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert AKST time to COT time?
Add +4h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 1:00 PM in COT.
What time is it in COT right now?
COT 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 +4h offset from AKST.
What is the best time to call COT from AKST?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM AKST — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM COT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, AKST or COT?
AKST is 4 hours ahead of COT. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 4:00 PM in COT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–COT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +4h offset between AKST and COT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AKST's time zone?
AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between AKST and COT?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between AKST and COT?
COT is +4h from AKST.
What timezone is AKST in?
AKST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is COT in?
COT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
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 AKST, what time is it in COT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AKST (AKST), it is +4h later in COT (COT).
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