The invention discloses a column formwork clamp and a using method thereof. The column formwork clamp comprises an outer tube, an inner tube, a locking mechanism, a screw rod, a lifting ring and a pinshaft, one end of the inner tube is inserted in the outer tube, and the other end of the inner tube is connected with the screw rod; and the locking mechanism is fixed at one end of the outer tube, the inner tube is connected with the outer tube through the locking mechanism, the lifting ring is fixed at the middle of the outer tube, and the pin shaft is vertically inserted at one end of the outer tube. The column formwork clamp adapts to different construction requirements by adjusting the length of the column formwork clamp, and is less in spare part and can be recycled, the construction cost is reduced, using operation is simple and fast, and the construction efficiency can be enhanced; the column formwork clamp is fixed through the screw rod and nuts, connection is firm and not easy to loose, and protruding parts after installation is less, so that construction personnel is not easy to scratch or stumble; and a suspension device is used for assisting positioning during installation, manpower input during installation can be reduced, the installation efficiency is improved, and the situation the construction personnel are injured after the column formwork clamp is released during detaching is prevented.