Your TimeLOCAL
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Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
OHUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Ohio in?
Ohio is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 daylight). It observes standard US Daylight Saving Time.
Current Local Time in Ohio
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityColumbusState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Ohio
ColumbusOH
EDTClevelandOH
EDTCincinnatiOH
EDTToledoOH
EDTAkronOH
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Time Zone
Official answers regarding Ohio local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Ohio in?▼
Ohio is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 daylight). It observes standard US Daylight Saving Time.
Does Ohio observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Ohio observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Columbus, Ohio?▼
The capital of Ohio is Columbus, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).