Live local time
What time is it in Columbus?
Columbus time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Columbus. Columbus observes the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (GMT−4). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Columbus? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Columbus is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Columbus time — FAQ
What time is it in Columbus right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Columbus (America/Indiana/Indianapolis, GMT−4). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus uses the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone, currently GMT−4.
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Columbus changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.