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Indiana, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Columbus, Indiana, United States — updated live every second. Columbus observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Columbus now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Columbus time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Columbus
What Time Is It in Columbus Right Now?
The current local time in Columbus, Indiana, United States is 04:20:37 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Columbus observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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04:20:37 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Columbus Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Columbus timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Indiana
Columbus is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
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Columbus Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Indiana
Daylight Saving Time: Columbus is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Columbus is located in United States (Indiana) and observes the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
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