Current Local Time in Columbus
Columbus, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Columbus 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
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☀️Climate
Humid continental with hot summers (23-30°C) and cold snowy winters (-3 to 5°C).
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📍About Columbus Time Zone
Columbus is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Columbus serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Columbus is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Columbus, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Campus area busy year-round. Short North has active nightlife. local time. Columbus observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Columbus has a population of approximately 910K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Columbus from abroad, use the country code +1 614. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Columbus time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Columbus ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Columbus Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 39.96°, -83.00°
- • Calling Code: +1 614