CST to Bogota Time Converter
COT is 1 hour ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM COT.
COT is 1 hour ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to Bogota Time, add 1 hour to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM COT.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Bogota Time (Bogota time) is used in Bogota, Colombia.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Bogota Time time conversion table
CST to Bogota Time on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Bogota Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM COT | night |
| 1:00 AM CST | 2:00 AM COT | night |
| 2:00 AM CST | 3:00 AM COT | night |
| 3:00 AM CST | 4:00 AM COT | night |
| 4:00 AM CST | 5:00 AM COT | night |
| 5:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM COT | — |
| 6:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM COT | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM COT | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM COT | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM COT | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM COT | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM COT | work hours |
| 12:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM COT | work hours |
| 1:00 PM CST | 2:00 PM COT | work hours |
| 2:00 PM CST | 3:00 PM COT | work hours |
| 3:00 PM CST | 4:00 PM COT | work hours |
| 4:00 PM CST | 5:00 PM COT | — |
| 5:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM COT | — |
| 6:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM COT | — |
| 7:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM COT | — |
| 8:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM COT | — |
| 9:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM COT | night |
| 10:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM COT | night |
| 11:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM COT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to Bogota Time
Add 1 hour to the CST time to get Bogota Time.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM COT.
Across midnight: 11:00 PM CST = 12:00 AM COT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and Bogota Time
The time difference between CST 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:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Bogota Time is 1 hour ahead of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Bogota Time and CST are on the same time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Bogota Time is 1 hour ahead of CST.
CST and Bogota Time during daylight saving time
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- Bogota Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CST and Bogota Time
CST and Bogota Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM COT, inside working hours for both.
CST to Bogota Time FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Bogota Time?
Right now COT is 1 hour ahead of CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CST in Bogota Time?
9:00 AM CST is 10:00 AM COT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Bogota Time?
12:00 PM CST is 1:00 PM COT.
Is Bogota Time ahead of or behind CST?
COT is 1 hour ahead of CST, so it is later in Bogota Time than in CST.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
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 CST and Bogota Time?
CST and Bogota Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM COT, inside working hours for both.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.