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BST to Bogota Time Converter

COT is 5 hours behind GMT. 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM COT.

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Bogota, Colombia
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COT is 5 hours behind GMT at the moment. To convert BST to Bogota Time, subtract 5 hours from the BST time: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM COT.

BST (British Time) is used in United Kingdom from late March to late October. Bogota Time (Bogota time) is used in Bogota, Colombia.

BST here means British Summer Time, not Bangladesh Standard Time. BST (British Summer Time) is not in force right now: United Kingdom from late March to late October is currently on GMT. This page uses whichever name applies on the date you pick, so the numbers below say GMT.

BST to Bogota Time time conversion table

BST to Bogota Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

BSTBogota TimeDay
12:00 AM GMT7:00 PM COTprevious day
1:00 AM GMT8:00 PM COTprevious day
2:00 AM GMT9:00 PM COTprevious day
3:00 AM GMT10:00 PM COTprevious day
4:00 AM GMT11:00 PM COTprevious day
5:00 AM GMT12:00 AM COTnight
6:00 AM GMT1:00 AM COTnight
7:00 AM GMT2:00 AM COTnight
8:00 AM GMT3:00 AM COTnight
9:00 AM GMT4:00 AM COTnight
10:00 AM GMT5:00 AM COTnight
11:00 AM GMT6:00 AM COT—
12:00 PM GMT7:00 AM COT—
1:00 PM GMT8:00 AM COT—
2:00 PM GMT9:00 AM COTwork hours
3:00 PM GMT10:00 AM COTwork hours
4:00 PM GMT11:00 AM COTwork hours
5:00 PM GMT12:00 PM COT—
6:00 PM GMT1:00 PM COT—
7:00 PM GMT2:00 PM COT—
8:00 PM GMT3:00 PM COT—
9:00 PM GMT4:00 PM COT—
10:00 PM GMT5:00 PM COT—
11:00 PM GMT6:00 PM COT—
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert BST to Bogota Time

Subtract 5 hours from the BST time to get Bogota Time.

Example: 9:00 AM GMT = 4:00 AM COT.

Across midnight: 1:00 AM GMT = 8:00 PM COT (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between BST and Bogota Time

The time difference between BST and Bogota Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 1 Jan 2026 – 28 Mar 2026: Bogota Time is 5 hours behind of BST.
  • 29 Mar 2026 – 24 Oct 2026: Bogota Time is 6 hours behind of BST.
  • 25 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: Bogota Time is 5 hours behind of BST.

BST and Bogota Time during daylight saving time

  • BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
  • Bogota Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−5 all year.

Best time for a meeting between BST and Bogota Time

BST and Bogota Time share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM COT, inside working hours for both.

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BST to Bogota Time FAQ

What is the time difference between BST and Bogota Time?

Right now COT is 5 hours behind GMT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM BST in Bogota Time?

9:00 AM GMT is 4:00 AM COT.

What is 12 PM (noon) BST in Bogota Time?

12:00 PM GMT is 7:00 AM COT.

Is Bogota Time ahead of or behind BST?

COT is 5 hours behind GMT, so it is earlier in Bogota Time than in BST.

Does BST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. BST next changes on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.

Does Bogota Time change for daylight saving time?

No. Bogota Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between BST and Bogota Time?

BST and Bogota Time share 3 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM GMT lands between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM COT, inside working hours for both.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.