Current Time in Columbus, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Columbus time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
39.96° N, 83.00° W
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
5:27 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus to London | +5 hours | |
| Columbus to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Columbus to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Columbus to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Columbus to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Columbus. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Columbus
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Columbus and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Columbus. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Columbus?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 5:27 PM local time, giving 10 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Columbus?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Columbus follows Eastern Time.