Ohio Time Zone
Ohio is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Ohio.
🗺️ Ohio Time Zone: Current local time in Ohio is shown above. Ohio follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Ohio time zone
Ohio is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. The entire state observes Eastern Time (ET) statewide. Ohio observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Ohio Time Zone
Ohio is entirely within the Eastern Time (ET) zone with an offset of UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). Ohio observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ohio in?
Ohio is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Ohio observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ohio observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Ohio?
The standard UTC offset for Ohio is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.