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Current Time in Columbus, United States

Q: What timezone is Columbus in?

Columbus is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Columbus?

Columbus's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Columbus in?

Columbus is located in North America. It is the 905 thousand population city in United States.

United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Columbus Timezone Details

Timezone	EST/EDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/New_York
Country	United States
Population	905 thousand

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📅 Public Holidays in United States (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Presidents' Day

May 25

Memorial Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth

Jul 4

Independence Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Oct 12

Columbus Day

Nov 11

Veterans Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Columbus

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About Columbus Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Columbus, the capital and largest city of Ohio, is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Columbus is a major educational, financial, and insurance center in the Midwest.

Key fact: Columbus is in the same timezone as New York and Washington D.C.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Columbus with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Columbus Time

What time is it in Columbus right now? +

The current time in Columbus, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Columbus is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Columbus in? +

Columbus is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Columbus observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Columbus observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Columbus? +

Columbus's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Columbus and London? +

Columbus (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Columbus is in the same timezone as New York and Washington D.C.

How do I convert Columbus time to UTC? +

To convert Columbus time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Columbus and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Columbus in? +

Columbus is located in North America. It is the 905 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Columbus? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Columbus is America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Columbus today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Columbus are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Columbus's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Columbus? +

Sunset times in Columbus are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Columbus? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Columbus to London, Columbus to New York, Columbus to Dubai, Columbus to Tokyo.