Time in Columbia, United States now
7:05:12 PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:32 AM ↓ 8:28 PM
Day length 13h 55m
Solar noon 1:30 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in South Carolina (8)
Columbia facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- South Carolina
- Coordinates
- 34.0007, -81.0348
- Population
- 142,416
Frequently asked
What time is it in Columbia right now?
The current local time in Columbia is shown above and updates live every second. Columbia is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Columbia in?
Columbia uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Columbia on daylight saving time?
Yes. Columbia is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Columbia (Los Angeles is currently 4:05 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
