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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -05:00 (EST) |
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What time is it in Columbus?
The current time in Columbus is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Columbus is in United States, in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone. Columbus is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Columbus is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Columbus is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Columbus
| Time zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Columbus
Today, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Columbus at 07:22 and sets at 17:32 (local time), giving 10 h 10 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:27.
More about Columbus
See the location and GPS coordinates of Columbus, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Columbus and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Columbus
What time is it in Columbus right now?
The current time in Columbus is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Washington, D.C.?
Columbus is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
Columbus is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Columbus is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Columbus?
Today, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Columbus at 07:22 and sets at 17:32 (local time), giving 10 h 10 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:27.
