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Colombia to Lisbon

+6h

Colombia

COTSOURCE
UTC-05:00
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Lisbon

WEST
Portugal · UTC+01:00☀ DST active
HH06
:
MM00
  
18:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Colombia
Lisbon
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
2:00 AM
8:00 AM
4:00 AM
10:00 AM
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
8:00 AM
2:00 PM
10:00 AM
4:00 PM
12:00 PM
6:00 PM
2:00 PM
8:00 PM
4:00 PM
10:00 PM
6:00 PM
12:00 AM+1
8:00 PM
2:00 AM+1
10:00 PM
4:00 AM+1

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

COT and WEST on the World Map

The map below highlights the COT (Colombia Time) and WEST (Western European Time) timezone regions across the globe.

COTWESTBogotáMedellínCaliBarranquillaLisbonPortoCasablancaLas Palmas
COT Zone
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WEST Zone

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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

WET – Western European Time

UTC+00:00

Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in WET
PortugalSpain (Canary Islands)MoroccoWestern Sahara
Major Cities in WET
LisbonPortoCasablancaLas PalmasFunchalRabat
Key Facts about WET
  • •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
  • •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
  • •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to WEST
Learn more about WET on Wikipedia

About Lisbon

Wikipedia

Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.

Population:545,000
Metro:2.9 million
Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET
Currency:EUR (€)
Stock Exchange:Euronext Lisbon
Key Landmarks
Belém TowerJerónimos MonasterySão Jorge CastlePraça do ComércioAlfama District
Did You Know?

Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.

Learn more about WEST timezone →

Colombia to Lisbon Time Difference – Complete Guide

Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Colombia 6 hours ahead of Lisbon — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Colombia it is 3:00 PM in Lisbon. Midnight in Colombia is 6:00 AM in Lisbon.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while Colombia does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Colombia to Lisbon time conversion table

Colombia (COT)Lisbon (WEST)Day
12:00 AM6:00 AMsame day
6:00 AM12:00 PMsame day
7:00 AM1:00 PMsame day
8:00 AM2:00 PMsame day
9:00 AM3:00 PMsame day
12:00 PM6:00 PMsame day
3:00 PM9:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM11:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM12:00 AMnext day
9:00 PM3:00 AMnext day

Why people convert Colombia to Lisbon time

  • Scheduling a call from Colombia to Lisbon: a 10:00 AM start in Colombia lands at 4:00 PM in Lisbon, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Colombia and Lisbon are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM COT time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
  • Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Colombia is 2:00 AM in Lisbon makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM COT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
  • Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Colombia and need Lisbon colleagues present.
  • Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in 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.

About WET (Western European Time)

Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).

Best time to call between Colombia and Lisbon

Both Colombia and Lisbon sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Colombia and Lisbon overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Colombia is 6 hours ahead of Lisbon (COT UTC-05:00 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM COT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Colombia

Does not observe DST

Lisbon

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Colombia and Lisbon?

Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00) is 6 hours ahead of Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently +6h.

How do I convert Colombia time to Lisbon time?

Add +6h to Colombia local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Colombia is 3:00 PM in Lisbon.

What time is it in Lisbon right now?

Lisbon uses WEST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +6h offset from Colombia.

What is the best time to call Lisbon from Colombia?

Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM COT — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Colombia or Lisbon?

Colombia is 6 hours ahead of Lisbon. When it is 12:00 PM in Colombia it is 6:00 PM in Lisbon.

Do Colombia and Lisbon use different time zones?

Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00, while Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Bogota and Europe/Lisbon.

Does daylight saving time affect the Colombia–Lisbon difference?

Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and Colombia is not, so the +6h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Colombia's time zone?

COT also covers Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena.

Which countries use COT, Colombia's zone?

COT is used in Colombia.

Is there a day difference between Colombia and Lisbon?

Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Colombia and Lisbon?

Lisbon is +6h from Colombia.

What timezone is Colombia in?

Colombia operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Lisbon in?

Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.

What are the business hours in Lisbon?

Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.

Which countries use COT (Colombia Time)?

COT is used in Colombia.

Does COT observe daylight saving time?

No, COT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-05:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about COT?

Colombia does not observe daylight saving time. COT is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).

Which cities are in the WET timezone?

Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.

What is the UTC offset for WET?

Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.

What should I know about the WET timezone?

Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).

When is it midnight in Colombia, what time is it in Lisbon?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Colombia (COT), it is +6h later in Lisbon (WET).