What time is it in Columbus right now?

Columbus uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT) at UTC−4. The live current time in Columbus is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically.

What timezone is Columbus in?

Columbus is on Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/New_York, abbreviation: EDT).

What is Columbus's UTC offset?

Columbus is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Columbus observe daylight saving?

Yes — Columbus observes daylight saving time. Columbus is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.

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Current Time in Columbus

The current time in Columbus is 3:36 PM. Columbus is on Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT), UTC−4.

Last updated July 18, 2026 · Maintained by Clockjumper

3:36 PM

Sunday, Aug 23

Columbus is in the EST (EST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone: Eastern Daylight Time
America/New_York · EDT
UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving now: Yes — Columbus is on summer time
Next clock change: November 1, 2026

What time is it in Columbus when it's 12:00 PM in…

City (12:00 PM)	Time in Columbus
Los Angeles	3:00 PM
Chicago	1:00 PM
London	7:00 AM
Dubai	4:00 AM
Mumbai	2:30 AM
Singapore	12:00 AM
Hong Kong	12:00 AM
Sydney	10:00 PM (prev day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Columbus right now?: Columbus uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT) at UTC−4. The live current time in Columbus is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically.
What timezone is Columbus in?: Columbus is on Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/New_York, abbreviation: EDT).
What is Columbus's UTC offset?: Columbus is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.
Does Columbus observe daylight saving?: Yes — Columbus observes daylight saving time. Columbus is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.