Anchorage to Colombia
+3hAnchorage
AKDTSOURCEColombia
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (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.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Time Conversion Guide: Anchorage to Colombia
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts Anchorage 3 hours ahead of Colombia — a difference of +3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 12:00 PM in Colombia. Midnight in Anchorage is 3:00 AM in Colombia.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Colombia does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to Colombia time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | Colombia (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Anchorage to Colombia time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Colombia: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 1:00 PM in Colombia, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Anchorage and Colombia are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AKDT time (12:00 PM–5:00 PM COT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Anchorage-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 AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +3h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Anchorage and need Colombia colleagues present.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +3h gap.
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 Anchorage and Colombia
Both Anchorage and Colombia sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKDT, which is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM COT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and Colombia share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Anchorage is 3 hours ahead of Colombia (AKDT UTC-08:00 → COT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM AKDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Colombia
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Colombia?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 3 hours ahead of Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently +3h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to Colombia time?
Add +3h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 12:00 PM 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 +3h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call Colombia from Anchorage?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM AKDT — that maps to 12:00 PM–5:00 PM COT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or Colombia?
Anchorage is 3 hours ahead of Colombia. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 3:00 PM in Colombia.
Do Anchorage and Colombia use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Colombia difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Colombia is not, so the +3h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Anchorage's time zone?
AKDT also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKDT, Anchorage's zone?
AKDT is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between Anchorage and Colombia?
Not normally. The +3h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Colombia?
Colombia is +3h from Anchorage.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What timezone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
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 Anchorage, what time is it in Colombia?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +3h later in Colombia (COT).
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