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 | Ohio |
| Population | about 1.0 million |
| Coordinates | 39.98° N, 82.99° 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 | 7:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:03 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| September equinox | 7:19 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:50 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 19 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Columbus at about 12:41 PM in mid-January, and about 1:37 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun, because Columbus sits at 83.0° 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Cincinnati | 155 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Covington | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Canton | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Akron | 174 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Toledo | 194 km (121 mi) | same time |
| Cleveland | 198 km (123 mi) | same time |
| Fort Wayne | 218 km (136 mi) | same time |
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 32 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).