Current Time in Columbus, Colorado County, Texas, USA

12:46:12 AM

00:46:12

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Columbus is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Columbus

Sunrise7:34 AMSolar noon1:10 PMSunset6:45 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 7 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Texas
County
Colorado County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
3,629
Elevation
62 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
29° 42' N / 96° 32' W
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Clock changes in Columbus

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 11 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 11 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(48.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 11 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 09 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 07 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 06 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 04 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 03 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 01 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Columbus

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Plan around Columbus

Upcoming public holidays in Texas

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Day after Thanksgiving

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Columbus in?
Columbus uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Columbus?
Clocks in Columbus move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Columbus observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Columbus observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Columbus?
Columbus is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer