Current local time in Atlanta, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Atlanta. Atlanta is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Georgia |
| Population | about 2.5 million |
| Coordinates | 33.83° N, 84.40° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Atlanta uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:41 AM | 7:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:27 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 7:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Atlanta at about 12:46 PM in mid-January, and about 1:43 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun, because Atlanta sits at 84.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Atlanta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Macon | 130 km (81 mi) | same time |
| Chattanooga | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Greenville | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Huntsville | 226 km (140 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Birmingham | 227 km (141 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Augusta | 227 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Montgomery | 239 km (149 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
- Minneapolis
Questions people ask
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Atlanta have daylight saving time?
Atlanta uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Atlanta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Atlanta's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).