Current Local Time in Columbia
Columbia, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Columbia follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Columbia
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical.
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📍About Columbia Time Zone
Columbia is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Columbia serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Columbia is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Columbia, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Columbia observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Columbia has a population of approximately 135K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Columbia from abroad, use the country code +1 803. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Columbia time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Columbia ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Columbia Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 34.00°, -81.03°
- • Calling Code: +1 803