Columbus — Local Time

20:10:17
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
21:50
Day Length
15h 45m
Solar Noon
13:57
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:23 · Civil Dusk: 22:30
06:0421:50🌙
Golden hour · Morning
06:04 – 06:52
Golden hour · Evening
21:01 – 21:50
-2min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour
CDT → CSTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 109d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 2%
Moonrise: 09:03 · Moonset: 21:27
First Quarter · 6d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

New York
21:10+1h
London
02:10+6h
Paris
03:10+7h
Athens
04:10+8h
Moscow
04:10+8h
Dubai
05:10+9h
Mumbai
06:40+10h 30m
Beijing
09:10+13h
Tokyo
10:10+14h
Sydney
11:10+15h

Distance Calculator

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Columbus, United States
48° 54' N, 102° 47' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
53d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
88d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
118d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
133d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
162d
View All Holidays →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Columbus?

The current local time in Columbus, United States is displayed above in real-time. Columbus uses the CDT timezone (UTC-5).

Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Columbus observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Columbus?

Today in Columbus, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset is at 21:50. The total day length is 15h 45m.

What is the UTC offset for Columbus?

Columbus is in the CDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.