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COT to SAST Converter

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Colombia Time11:35 pmThu, Jun 4
Colombia TimeCOT
South America · UTC-5
11:35 pmThu, Jun 4
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South Africa TimeSAST
Africa · UTC+2
6:35 amFri, Jun 5
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Offset

The time difference between Colombia Time and South Africa Time is 7 hours.

7 hours

Colombia Time (COT) is behind South Africa Time (SAST).

COT: UTC-5

SAST: UTC+2

Neither Colombia Time nor South Africa Time is currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Colombia Time (4 PM–5 PM in South Africa Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 9:00 AM Colombia Time (4:00 PM South Africa Time).

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Colombia

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • EpiphanyMon, Jan 12
  • Saint Joseph's DayMon, Mar 23
  • Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Labour DayFri, May 1
  • Ascension DayMon, May 18
  • Corpus ChristiMon, Jun 8
  • Sacred HeartMon, Jun 15
  • Saint Peter and Saint PaulMon, Jun 29
  • Declaration of IndependenceMon, Jul 20
  • Battle of BoyacáFri, Aug 7
  • Assumption of MaryMon, Aug 17
  • Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
  • All Saints’ DayMon, Nov 2
  • Independence of CartagenaMon, Nov 16
  • Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

South Africa

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Family DayMon, Apr 6
  • Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
  • Workers' DayFri, May 1
  • Youth DayTue, Jun 16
  • National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
  • Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
  • Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
  • Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26

About these zones

Colombia Time is also known as COT. To call Colombia, dial +57.

South Africa Time is also known as SAST. To call South Africa, dial +27.

South Africa Time is approximately 7,100 miles southeast of Colombia Time.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

COTSASTDay
12:00 am7:00 amSame day
1:00 am8:00 amSame day
2:00 am9:00 amSame day
3:00 am10:00 amSame day
4:00 am11:00 amSame day
5:00 am12:00 pmSame day
6:00 am1:00 pmSame day
7:00 am2:00 pmSame day
8:00 am3:00 pmSame day
9:00 am4:00 pmSame day
10:00 am5:00 pmSame day
11:00 am6:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
6:00 pm1:00 am+1 day
7:00 pm2:00 am+1 day
8:00 pm3:00 am+1 day
9:00 pm4:00 am+1 day
10:00 pm5:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm6:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Neither Colombia Time nor South Africa Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Colombia Time
Sunrise
5:44 AM
Sunset
6:07 PM
Day length
12h 23m
South Africa Time
Sunrise
6:50 AM
Sunset
5:24 PM
Day length
10h 34m

Cities in these zones

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Colombia Time

  • BOG
  • CLO
  • EOH
  • MDE

Airports in South Africa Time

  • HLA
  • JNB
  • CPT
  • DUR

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am COT in SAST?
9:00 am COT is 4:00 pm SAST.
What is 12:00 pm COT in SAST?
12:00 pm COT is 7:00 pm SAST.
What is 12:30 pm COT in SAST?
12:30 pm COT is 7:30 pm SAST.
What is 2:00 pm COT in SAST?
2:00 pm COT is 9:00 pm SAST.
What is 5:00 pm COT in SAST?
5:00 pm COT is 12:00 am SAST, the next day.
What is 11:30 pm COT in SAST?
11:30 pm COT is 6:30 am SAST, the next day.