Current local time in Columbus, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Columbus
Columbus, Indiana, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 46,690.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Indiana |
| Coordinates: | 39°12′N / 85°55′W |
| Population: | 46,690 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Columbus
| IANA time zone: | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Columbus is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Columbus today
| Sunrise: | 08:01 |
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| Sunset: | 18:54 |
| Solar noon: | 13:27 |
| Day length: | 10h 52m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:34 – 19:21 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Columbus
- London−5 hColumbus is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeColumbus is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hColumbus is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Columbus time
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus uses the IANA time zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
Columbus is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Columbus and London?
Right now Columbus is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Columbus and New York?
Right now Columbus and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.