🇺🇸 Columbus

Columbus runs on UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 6:05 AMSunset 9:05 PM(local)

Columbus: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
ColumbusUTC-4EDT
Dialing code+1
Population913,175
Coordinates39.96°N, 83.00°W
Elevation235 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Columbus right now?
Columbus runs on UTC-4 (EDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus is on UTC-4 (EDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Columbus changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Columbus use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Columbus commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).