Columbus — Local Time

08:09:49
Sunday, July 19, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
20:02
Day Length
14h 5m
Solar Noon
13:00
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:29 · Civil Dusk: 20:30
05:5720:02
Golden hour · Morning
05:57 – 06:33
Golden hour · Evening
19:26 – 20:02
-1min 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 105d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 23%
Moonrise: 10:59 · Moonset: 23:23
First Quarter · 3d

Time Difference

New York
09:09+1h
London
14:09+6h
Paris
15:09+7h
Athens
16:09+8h
Moscow
16:09+8h
Dubai
17:09+9h
Mumbai
18:39+10h 30m
Beijing
21:09+13h
Tokyo
22:09+14h
Sydney
23:09+15h

Distance Calculator

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Columbus, United States
33° 30' N, 88° 26' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
50d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
85d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
115d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
130d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
159d
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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 05:57 and sunset is at 20:02. The total day length is 14h 5m.

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.