Current Time in Columbus, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.96° N, 83° W
Elevation: 235 m above sea level
Population rank: #18 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Ohio
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Columbus is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Columbus, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Columbus
Columbus gets 14h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Columbus is at 06:02 and sunset in Columbus is at 21:02.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Columbus and Major Cities
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Columbus.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 15 Jun ● | 03:55 | 06:02 | 13:32 | 17:31 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:55 | 06:02 | 13:32 | 17:31 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:55 | 06:02 | 13:32 | 17:31 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:55 | 06:02 | 13:33 | 17:31 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 03:55 | 06:03 | 13:33 | 17:31 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:55 | 06:03 | 13:33 | 17:32 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:55 | 06:03 | 13:33 | 17:32 | 21:04 | 22:34 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Columbus
Sunrise
in Columbus
↑
6:02 AM
Sunset
in Columbus
↓
9:02 PM
Day Length
14h 59m
Dawn
in Columbus
5:29 AM
Dusk
in Columbus
9:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Columbus
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
1.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:13
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How Far Is Columbus From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 767 km | E (81deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,176 km | W (269deg) |
| London | 6,206 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,490 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 7,991 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,005 km | SE (145deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,539 km | NNW (326deg) |
| Dubai | 11,578 km | NE (38deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Columbus?
Columbus next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Columbus's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Columbus and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.0deg S, 97.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus
What time is it in Columbus right now?
The current local time in Columbus is 16:28 on Monday, June 15, 2026. Columbus follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Columbus?
Is Columbus on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Columbus is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Columbus today?
Today in Columbus: sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset is at 21:02, giving 14h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Columbus tonight?
The moon phase over Columbus tonight is New Moon with 1.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Columbus?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Columbus, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.