ICT to COT
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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.
Time Conversion Guide: ICT to COT
ICT runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. COT runs on Colombia Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts ICT 12 hours behind COT — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in ICT it is 9:00 PM in COT on the previous day. Midnight in ICT is 12:00 PM in COT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
ICT to COT time conversion table
| ICT (ICT) | COT (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 ICT to COT time
- Scheduling a call from ICT to COT: a 10:00 AM start in ICT lands at 10:00 PM in COT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: ICT and COT 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 COT is 9:00 PM in ICT.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking COT local time against ICT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -12h offset.
- 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 ICT takes the early slot, the next week COT 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 ICT and COT
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. COT opens at 9:00 AM COT, which is 9:00 PM in ICT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
ICT and COT have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
ICT is 12 hours behind COT (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 ICT and COT?
ICT (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 12 hours behind COT (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert ICT time to COT time?
Add -12h to ICT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in ICT is 9:00 PM in COT (previous day).
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 -12h offset from ICT.
What is the best time to call COT from ICT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in ICT, which is 1:00 AM in COT.
Which is behind, ICT or COT?
ICT is 12 hours behind COT. When it is 12:00 PM in ICT it is 12:00 AM in COT.
Does daylight saving time affect the ICT–COT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between ICT and COT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share ICT's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, ICT's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between ICT and COT?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in ICT already falls on the in COT.
What is the time difference between ICT and COT?
COT is -12h from ICT.
What timezone is ICT in?
ICT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is COT in?
COT 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 ICT, what time is it in COT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in ICT (ICT), it is -12h later in COT (COT).
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