US Alaska Time to Colombia Time
Convert times between US Alaska Time (AKST, UTC-9:00) and Colombia Time (COT, UTC-5:00). Colombia Time is 4 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time. During daylight saving time this difference changes to 3 hours.
UTC-9:00 / -8:00→UTC-5:00
Live timezone converterUTC Offset Reference
| Timezone | Abbreviation | Standard offset | DST offset | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alaska Time | AKST / AKDT | UTC-9:00 | UTC-8:00 | United States |
| Colombia Time | COT | UTC-5:00 | — | Colombia |
* DST offset applies during summer months. Exact transition dates vary by year.
Standard Time Conversion (AKST → COT)
| US Alaska Time | Colombia Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKST | 4:00 AM COT |
| 6:00 AM AKST | 10:00 AM COT |
| 9:00 AM AKST | 1:00 PM COT |
| 12:00 PM AKST | 4:00 PM COT |
| 3:00 PM AKST | 7:00 PM COT |
| 6:00 PM AKST | 10:00 PM COT |
| 9:00 PM AKST | 1:00 AM (next day) COT |
Summer (DST) Conversion (AKDT → COT)
| US Alaska Time (summer) | Colombia Time (summer) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AKDT | 3:00 AM COT |
| 6:00 AM AKDT | 9:00 AM COT |
| 9:00 AM AKDT | 12:00 PM COT |
| 12:00 PM AKDT | 3:00 PM COT |
| 3:00 PM AKDT | 6:00 PM COT |
| 6:00 PM AKDT | 9:00 PM COT |
| 9:00 PM AKDT | 12:00 AM (next day) COT |
Daylight Saving Time (DST) Notes
- US Alaska Time observes DST. Clocks advance 1 hour to AKDT (UTC-8:00) roughly from month 3 to 11.
- The offset difference shifts between 4h (standard) and 3h (DST season). Always verify the current offset using the live converter below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AKST to COT?
Add 4 hours to the AKST time to get COT. For example, 9:00 AM AKST = 1:00 PM COT.
What is the current UTC offset for US Alaska Time?
US Alaska Time is UTC-9:00 during standard time (AKST) and UTC-8:00 during summer daylight saving time (AKDT).
Is Colombia Time ahead or behind US Alaska Time?
Colombia Time is 4 hours ahead of US Alaska Time in standard time.
When is a good time to schedule a meeting between AKST and COT?
A good overlap window is around 9:00 AM AKST / 1:00 PM COT, which falls within business hours for both timezones.
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