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What time is it in Atlanta right now?

07:10 PM
Thu, Jun 4
Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Coordinates
33.75, -84.39
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About the Atlanta timezone

The current time in Atlanta, US is 07:10 PM (UTC-4). Atlanta observes America/New_York (UTC-5).

Atlanta is located in US at 33.75°N, 84.39°W. View Atlanta on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Atlanta

Sunrise
6:27 AM
Solar noon
1:35 PM
Sunset
8:43 PM
Day length
14h 17m

On Thursday, June 4, Atlanta sees 14h 17m of daylight. The sun rises at 6:27 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:35 PM, and sets at 8:43 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Atlanta

Atlanta observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-5 → UTC-4).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-4 → UTC-5).

During DST, business hours in Atlanta shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Atlanta, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Atlanta from around the world

Time difference between Atlanta and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 12pm–5pm in Atlanta corresponds to 9am–2pm in Los Angeles.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Los Angeles3 hours ahead12pm–5pm (Atlanta) = 9am–2pm (Los Angeles)
London5 hours behind9am–12pm (Atlanta) = 2pm–5pm (London)
Berlin6 hours behind9am–11am (Atlanta) = 3pm–5pm (Berlin)
Dubai8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo13 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney14 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Atlanta

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Atlanta and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
Washington DCUS873 kmsame time
ChicagoUS948 km1 hour behind
MiamiUS976 kmsame time
HoustonUS1,128 km1 hour behind
DallasUS1,158 km1 hour behind
TorontoCanada1,183 kmsame time

Other cities in UTC-5

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Compare Atlanta with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Atlanta right now?
The current time in Atlanta, US can be seen at the top of this page. Atlanta observes the America/New_York timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
What timezone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta, US is in the America/New_York timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Atlanta?
Atlanta has a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Atlanta observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Atlanta in 2026?
In 2026, Atlanta springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Atlanta in 2026?
In 2026, Atlanta falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.