Time in Columbia, United States now
7:34:42 AM
Monday, October 5, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:40 AM ↓ 6:18 PM
Day length 11h 39m
Solar noon 12:29 PM
Time difference
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Columbia facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.1028, -85.3064
- Population
- 4,644
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 CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Columbia in?
Columbia uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Columbia on daylight saving time?
Yes. Columbia is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Columbia and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Columbia (New York is currently 8:34 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
