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Columbia

Alabama, United States

28 Jul 2026

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United States: common questions

What is the current time in Columbia, Alabama?

Columbia uses Central Time (CT) (America/Chicago), which is UTC-5 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The city observes daylight saving time seasonally.

Does Columbia observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Columbia observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward and fall back with the rest of Alabama, United States.

What is the time difference between Columbia and major cities?

New York (EST/EDT): Columbia is 1 hour ahead of New York.

Chicago (CST/CDT): Columbia is the same offset as Chicago.

Los Angeles (PST/PDT): Columbia is 2 hours behind Los Angeles.

What region is Columbia in?

Columbia is in Alabama. See other cities in the state via the location links on this page.

What is Columbia known for?

Columbia is a populated place in Alabama, United States, using Central Time (CT) (UTC-5) for local civil time. Coordinates: 31.29271°N, -85.11267°E.