Current Time in Ohio, United States

06:52:44
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Population: 913,175
Coordinates: 39.9612° N, 82.9988° W
Country Code: US
IANA Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
DST
Yes
Local Time
Sunrise
06:54
Sunset
20:13
Day Length
13h 18m

Airport in Ohio

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) is a major international airport serving Ohio directly.

Current local time at the airport is 06:52:44.

Daylight saving time changes in Ohio, United States

Ohio uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.

Next change: November 1, 2026

Clock moves back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.

America/New_York
UTC-4 / EDT

Best Time to Call Ohio

Business hours in Ohio (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • Sao Paulo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Frankfurt: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Johannesburg: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Singapore: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Hong Kong: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Istanbul: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
  • Auckland: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from Ohio

Compare time in Ohio with major cities worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Ohio in?

Ohio follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Ohio at UTC-4.

What time is it in Ohio right now?

The current local time in Ohio is 06:52:44 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Ohio observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Ohio is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Ohio?

Ohio is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Ohio?

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the airport serving Ohio. The current local time at the airport is 06:52:44.

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