Current Time in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta is a city in Georgia, home to about 499,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:18 AM / 7:48 PM
Population
499,000
Atlanta vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Atlanta
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Atlanta observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Atlanta today?
Today, sunrise in Atlanta is around 7:18 AM and sunset is around 7:48 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Atlanta?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.