Current Time in Columbus, OH
Columbus is a city in Ohio, home to about 913,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:09 AM / 7:46 PM
Population
913,000
Columbus vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Columbus
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Columbus observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Columbus today?
Today, sunrise in Columbus is around 7:09 AM and sunset is around 7:46 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Columbus?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.