Columbus vs Southwest
Southwest is 5 hours ahead of Columbus.
Columbus, United States
Current time
22:48:31
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-04:00 • America/New_York • DST active
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When it is 09:00 in Columbus, it is 14:00 in Southwest.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the time difference between Columbus and Southwest?
- Southwest is 5 hours ahead of Columbus.
- What is the best time for a meeting between Columbus and Southwest?
- Columbus and Southwest don't share standard business hours (8 AM–6 PM), so an early morning or evening slot will work best for one side.
- What time is it in Columbus right now?
- The current time in Columbus is shown above, synchronized with official atomic time sources (NIST).
- What time is it in Southwest right now?
- The current time in Southwest is shown above, synchronized with official atomic time sources (NIST).
- What time is 09:00 in Columbus in Southwest?
- 09:00 in Columbus is 14:00 in Southwest.
- Does daylight saving time affect the difference between Columbus and Southwest?
- Yes. At least one of these locations currently observes daylight saving time, so the difference above may change during the year.