Columbus — Local Time

01:24:53

Thursday, June 4, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) UTC-5

Sunrise

05:44

Sunset

19:59

Day Length

14h 15m

Solar Noon

12:51

Sun is highest in the sky

Civil Dawn: 05:15 · Civil Dusk: 20:28

Golden hour · Morning

05:44 AM – 06:20 AM

Golden hour · Evening

07:23 PM – 07:59 PM

+1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDT Mar 8, 2026 Clocks spring forward 1 hour

CDT → CST Nov 1, 2026 Clocks fall back 1 hour

Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 151d)

🌖 Moon Phase

Waning Gibbous

Illumination: 85%

Moonrise: 22:26 · Moonset: 10:50

Last Quarter · 4d

Time Difference

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Columbus, United States

33° 30' N, 88° 26' W

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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 05:44 and sunset is at 19:59. The total day length is 14h 15m.

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.