Time in Columbus, United States now
12:03:09 AM
Saturday, July 4, 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
↑ 6:08 AM ↓ 9:04 PM
Day length 14h 55m
Solar noon 1:36 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Ohio (8)
Columbus facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ohio
- Coordinates
- 39.9612, -82.9988
- Population
- 913,175
Frequently asked
What time is it in Columbus right now?
The current local time in Columbus is shown above and updates live every second. Columbus is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Columbus on daylight saving time?
Yes. Columbus is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Columbus (Los Angeles is currently 9:03 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
