What time zone is West Columbia in?

West Columbia 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 West Columbia?

Clocks in West Columbia move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)

Does West Columbia observe daylight saving time?

Yes. West Columbia observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of West Columbia?

West Columbia is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in West Columbia, Brazoria County, Texas, USA

1:14:42 AM

01:14:42

Saturday, November 14, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

West Columbia is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in West Columbia

Sunrise6:45 AMSolar noon12:07 PMSunset5:28 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Texas
County: Brazoria County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 3,935
Elevation: 11 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 29° 08' N / 95° 38' W

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Clock changes in West Columbia

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:45 AM
Solar noon: 12:07 PM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 43 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:20 AM – 5:53 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:51 AM – 6:22 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:23 AM – 6:50 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:45 AM (east, 110.6°)
Sunset: 5:28 PM (west, 249.3°)
Day length: 10 hr 43 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:07 PM (42.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:20 AM – 5:53 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:51 AM – 6:22 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:23 AM – 6:50 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:23 AM (southeast, 118.2°)
Moonset: 9:49 PM (southwest, 243.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	6:45 AM	5:28 PM	10 hr 43 min	1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:46 AM	5:27 PM	10 hr 42 min	1 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:47 AM	5:27 PM	10 hr 40 min	1 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:47 AM	5:27 PM	10 hr 39 min	1 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:48 AM	5:26 PM	10 hr 38 min	1 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:49 AM	5:26 PM	10 hr 37 min	1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	6:50 AM	5:25 PM	10 hr 36 min	1 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Texas

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day after Thanksgiving
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is West Columbia in?: West Columbia 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 West Columbia?: Clocks in West Columbia move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does West Columbia observe daylight saving time?: Yes. West Columbia observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of West Columbia?: West Columbia is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer