What time is it in Columbus, Ohio, United States?
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:55 ↓ 18:36 (10 h 40 m)
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-4:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
EDT
Sunrise
7:55:39 AM
Sunset
6:36:01 PM
Day Length
10 h 40 m
Population
913,175
Latitude
39.9612° N
Longitude
82.9988° W
Coordinates
39.9612° N, 82.9988° W
Time difference from Columbus
| Los Angeles | − 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 1 hours |
| New York City | 0 |
| Toronto | 0 |
| São Paulo | + 1 hours |
| London | + 4 hours |
| Paris | + 5 hours |
| Zürich | + 5 hours |
| Lagos | + 5 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 6 hours |
| Cairo | + 7 hours |
| Istanbul | + 7 hours |
| Moscow | + 7 hours |
| Dubai | + 8 hours |
| Mumbai | + 9 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 12 hours |
| Singapore | + 12 hours |
| Shanghai | + 12 hours |
| Tokyo | + 13 hours |
| Sydney | + 15 hours |
Local time in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Columbus, Ohio, United States follows Eastern Standard Time (UTCUTC-4:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Columbus, Ohio, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Columbus?
The current local time in Columbus, United States is 6:53:33 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (UTC-4:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Columbus?
Columbus is UTC-4:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Columbus?
Columbus is located at 39.9612° N, 82.9988° W (latitude 39.9612° N, longitude 82.9988° W).
