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Current time in Columbus, USA

19:06:12

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Time zone

EST

Eastern Time

UTC offset

UTC-05:00

America/New York

Sunrise

07:17

Today

Sunset

17:18

10h 1m of daylight

Next clock change: clocks go forward 1h on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Columbus in?

Columbus is in the Eastern Time zone, America/New_York in the IANA database, currently at UTC-05:00.

Does Columbus have daylight saving time?

Yes. Clocks in Columbus change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.

What is the best time to call Columbus?

Business hours in Columbus usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in USA before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule