Current Time in Columbus, United States
Columbus currently observes Eastern Daylight Time (EST/EDT, UTC−4).
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About Columbus
Columbus is a city in the United States. Columbus keeps America/New_York time (UTC−5). It shares this time zone with New York and Brooklyn. Its main airport uses the IATA code CMH.
Sunrise and sunset in Columbus
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Columbus time zone details
Clocks in Columbus move back 1 hour to EST (UTC−5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus is in the America/New_York time zone and observes Eastern Daylight Time (EST/EDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−4.
What is the current time in Columbus?
It is currently 4:53 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026 in Columbus, United States.
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Columbus move back 1 hour to EST (UTC−5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Columbus today?
Sunrise today is at 6:25 AM and sunset at 8:51 PM — 14 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
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