Current local time in Columbus, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Columbus. Columbus is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Georgia |
| Population | about 202,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.47° N, 84.98° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Columbus uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:43 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:33 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September equinox | 7:28 AM | 7:37 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:37 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Columbus at about 12:49 PM in mid-January, and about 1:45 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun, because Columbus sits at 85.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Columbus time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 123 km (76 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Macon | 133 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Atlanta | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Birmingham | 209 km (130 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tallahassee | 234 km (146 mi) | same time |
| Tuscaloosa | 254 km (158 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Chattanooga | 290 km (180 mi) | same time |
| Huntsville | 292 km (182 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Columbus have daylight saving time?
Columbus uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Columbus when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Columbus's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).