Time Columbus - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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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/Chicago time zone. Columbus is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Columbus is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Columbus.
Time zone and clock changes in Columbus
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Columbus
Today, October 17, 2026, the sun rises in Columbus at 07:43 and sets at 18:45 (local time), giving 11 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:14.
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/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Columbus.
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
Columbus is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Columbus is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Columbus?
Today, October 17, 2026, the sun rises in Columbus at 07:43 and sets at 18:45 (local time), giving 11 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:14.
