Current Date And Time In Columbus, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
13:57:11 PDT
State: Georgia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 206,922
District: Muscogee County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Columbus, a city in Georgia, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Columbus — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Columbus | |
| District / County | Muscogee County | |
| State | Georgia | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 206,922 | |
| Area | 572.00 km² (220.85 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Georgia | #2 of 478 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 82 | |
| In Feet | 269 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 32.46 | |
| Longitude | -84.99 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.461° N 84.988° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 27' 40" N 84° 59' 16" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 27.66' N 84° 59.26' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Georgia Capital | 154 km North-Northeast of Atlanta | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | West End, Bahamas (866 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 04:00 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:30 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 30m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 31901 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1828-01-01 |
Columbus is a city situated in Georgia, United States, within North America. It falls under Muscogee County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Columbus as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Georgia
The latitude and longitude of Columbus pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 82 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Columbus on the map
Columbus runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Columbus run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Columbus exchange rates
To ring a number in Columbus from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Columbus and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Columbus ranks #2 of 478 cities in Georgia. It lies about 154 km North-Northeast of Atlanta, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Georgia market. › Cities near Columbus
Columbus has a recorded population of approximately 206,922 people. That places it #2 of 478 cities with population data in Georgia. Browse more cities in Georgia for comparison.
Columbus spans approximately 572.00 square kilometers (220.85 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Columbus sits within Muscogee County, is part of Georgia in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Columbus keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 04:00 AM and sets around 05:30 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Columbus price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Columbus currency page.
Columbus is about 154 km North-Northeast of Atlanta, the capital of Georgia. See cities near Columbus for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Columbus lands you closest to West End, Bahamas, about 866 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Columbus sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
