EET to COT
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EETSOURCECOT
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EET and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EET (Eastern European Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EET – Eastern European Time
UTC+02:00Eastern European Time (EET) is used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northeastern Africa, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- •Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
- •Turkey used to be on EET but permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016.
- •Finland, the Baltic states, and Greece all use EET.
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.
EET vs COT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
EET runs on Eastern European Time (EET) at UTC+02:00. COT runs on Colombia Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts EET 7 hours behind COT — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EET it is 2:00 AM in COT. Midnight in EET is 5:00 PM in COT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EET to COT time conversion table
| EET (EET) | COT (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EET to COT time
- Scheduling a call from EET to COT: a 10:00 AM start in EET lands at 3:00 AM in COT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EET and COT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM EET time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM COT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: EET viewers need 2:00 AM in COT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to EET.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EET and need COT colleagues present.
About EET (Eastern European Time)
Eastern European Time (EET) covers a wide geographical area including Eastern Europe (Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine), the Middle East (Israel, Lebanon, Jordan), and northeastern Africa (Egypt, Libya). During summer, most EET countries switch to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+03:00). Turkey permanently moved to UTC+03:00 in 2016, effectively leaving EET.
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 EET and COT
Both EET and COT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EET, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM COT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EET and COT overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM EET), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
EET is 7 hours behind COT (EET UTC+02:00 → COT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM EET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EET
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+02:00 · DST: UTC+03:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
COT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EET and COT?
EET (EET, UTC+02:00) is 7 hours behind COT (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert EET time to COT time?
Add -7h to EET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EET is 2:00 AM 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 -7h offset from EET.
What is the best time to call COT from EET?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM EET — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM COT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, EET or COT?
EET is 7 hours behind COT. When it is 12:00 PM in EET it is 5:00 AM in COT.
Does daylight saving time affect the EET–COT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between EET and COT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EET's time zone?
EET also covers Cairo, Athens, Helsinki, Bucharest, Kyiv, Sofia, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and 4 more.
Which countries use EET, EET's zone?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon and 9 more.
Is there a day difference between EET and COT?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between EET and COT?
COT is -7h from EET.
What timezone is EET in?
EET operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is COT in?
COT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use EET (Eastern European Time)?
EET is used in Finland, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Egypt, and 11 more countries.
Does EET observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EET switches to EEST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EET?
EET covers countries across three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa. Cairo is the most populous city in the EET zone.
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 EET, what time is it in COT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EET (EET), it is -7h later in COT (COT).
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