Current time in Columbus, United States
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 7:12 AM · 5:19 PM
- IANA zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 39.96° N, 83.00° W
Time difference from Columbus
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Columbus is 5 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| London | Columbus is 5 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| Los Angeles | Columbus is 3 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Columbus is 9 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Columbus is 13 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Columbus is 14 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Columbus is 16 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Columbus time zone: questions
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus, United States uses Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC−5 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/New_York.
Does Columbus use daylight saving time?
Yes. Columbus uses UTC−5 in standard time and UTC−4 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Columbus and UTC?
Columbus is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC−5).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Columbus today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Columbus at 7:12 AM and sets at 5:19 PM, giving 10 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Columbus?
Most offices in Columbus open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Columbus
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:31 PM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Miami 7:31 PM
- Boston 7:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Seattle 4:31 PM
- Atlanta 7:31 PM
- Denver 5:31 PM
- Honolulu 2:31 PM
- Phoenix 5:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Orlando 7:31 PM
- San Diego 4:31 PM
- Philadelphia 7:31 PM
- Anchorage 3:31 PM
- Detroit 7:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Portland 4:31 PM
- San Jose 4:31 PM
- Charlotte 7:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
- Indianapolis 7:31 PM
Other places on UTC−5 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Madrid 1:31 AM
- Melbourne 11:31 AM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- São Paulo 9:31 PM
- Jakarta 7:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM