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Current Time in Atlanta, United States

Check the current local time in Atlanta, United States. Atlanta uses the America/New_York time zone, with EST (UTC -5:00) during standard time and EDT (UTC -4:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today
6:28 PM
Sunset today
8:44 AM
Day length
14h 16m
Population
Coordinates: 33.7490° N, -84.3880° E · Elevation: 320 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 4, 2026
Atlanta, United States — Live Clock
5:46:33 PM
EDT Live timezone
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
DST ends: November 1, 2026

Atlanta Time Zone

Time Zone

America/New_York

Atlanta, United States

Current zone: EDT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

EST

UTC -5:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

EDT

UTC -4:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

November 1, 2026

Based on Second Sunday in March / First Sunday in November

About Atlanta Time: EST & EDT

Check the live current time in Atlanta, United States. Atlanta follows EST (UTC -5:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. Use this page to confirm local business hours, travel timing, and call scheduling without timezone mistakes.

Atlanta vs Major Cities

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Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Atlanta in 150 days

DST ends on November 1, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Atlanta.

Other Cities in United States

Major cities in United States — some may be in a different time zone than Atlanta if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Atlanta time

What time is it in Atlanta right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Atlanta, United States, updated every second. Right now, Atlanta is on EDT with a UTC offset of UTC -4:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Atlanta in?

Atlanta uses the America/New_York timezone. Standard time is EST (UTC -5:00). During daylight saving time it switches to EDT (UTC -4:00). Currently Atlanta is on EDT (UTC -4:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Atlanta?

Atlanta is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Atlanta observes daylight saving time, switching between EST (UTC -5:00) and EDT (UTC -4:00) each year. Clocks advance on Second Sunday in March and fall back on First Sunday in November. Right now Atlanta is using EDT.

Is Atlanta on EST or EDT right now?

Right now Atlanta is using EDT (UTC -4:00). It switches to EDT in summer and back to EST in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Atlanta from New York?

The best call window from New York to Atlanta depends on the current offset. Atlanta is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.