New York to Colombia
-1hNew York
EDTSOURCEColombia
COTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and COT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Standard Time) and COT (Colombia Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
- •The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
- •23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
- •EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
- •Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.
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 New York
WikipediaNew York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
New York City has more than 800 languages spoken, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world.
New York vs Colombia: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
New York runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Colombia runs on Colombia Standard Time (COT) at UTC-05:00. That puts New York 1 hour behind Colombia — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in New York it is 8:00 AM in Colombia. Midnight in New York is 11:00 PM in Colombia.New York observes daylight saving time while Colombia does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
New York to Colombia time conversion table
| New York (EDT) | Colombia (COT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert New York to Colombia time
- Scheduling a call from New York to Colombia: a 10:00 AM start in New York lands at 9:00 AM in Colombia, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both New York and Colombia are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM COT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: New York viewers need 8:00 AM in Colombia to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 1:00 AM if the event is anchored to New York.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from New York and need Colombia colleagues present.
- New York: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -1h gap.
About EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.
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 New York and Colombia
Both New York and Colombia sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM COT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
New York and Colombia share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
New York is 1 hour behind Colombia (EDT UTC-04:00 → COT UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
New York
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
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 New York and Colombia?
New York (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 1 hour behind Colombia (COT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert New York time to Colombia time?
Add -1h to New York local time. For example, 9:00 AM in New York is 8:00 AM 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 -1h offset from New York.
What is the best time to call Colombia from New York?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM COT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, New York or Colombia?
New York is 1 hour behind Colombia. When it is 12:00 PM in New York it is 11:00 AM in Colombia.
Do New York and Colombia use different time zones?
New York (USA) uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Colombia (Colombia) uses COT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and America/Bogota.
Does daylight saving time affect the New York–Colombia difference?
Yes at the moment: New York is on daylight saving time and Colombia is not, so the -1h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share New York's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal and 8 more.
Which countries use EDT, New York's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Bahamas and 4 more.
Is there a day difference between New York and Colombia?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between New York and Colombia?
Colombia is -1h from New York.
What timezone is New York in?
New York City, the financial capital of the world, operates on Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Home to Wall Street and the NYSE, NYC is crucial for global business coordination.
What timezone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in New York?
Standard business hours in New York are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
Which countries use EST (Eastern Standard Time)?
EST is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, and 6 more countries.
Does EST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EST switches to EDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EST?
EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM 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 New York, what time is it in Colombia?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in New York (EST), it is -1h later in Colombia (COT).
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