What time is it in Columbus, OH?
Local time in Columbus, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-5 · EST · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-5 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York (EST) |
| Sunrise | 07:03 AM |
| Sunset | 05:27 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:16 PM |
| Day length | 10 h 24 min |
Daylight saving time
Columbus is currently on standard time. Next change on March 14, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC-4.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | −3 h | |
| Chicago | −1 h | |
| Houston | −1 h | |
| Phoenix | −2 h | |
| San Antonio | −1 h | |
| San Diego | −3 h | |
| Dallas | −1 h | |
| Austin | −1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Columbus is on EST, that is UTC-5. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 07:00 AM in Columbus — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Columbus is on UTC-5. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 07:03 AM and sets at 05:27 PM in Columbus, a day of 10 h 24 min.
Columbus is currently on standard time. Next change on March 14, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC-4.
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