Standard time applies in Atlanta right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Atlanta and your time
Atlanta at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Georgia |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 33.75° N, 84.39° W |
Which time zone Atlanta uses
The America/New_York rules put Atlanta on standard time (UTC−5 (EST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Although the United States has 6 different offsets, Atlanta keeps the same time as Washington D.C.
Clock changes in Atlanta, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
Time difference between Atlanta and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Atlanta is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Atlanta and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Atlanta
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Atlanta grows from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 24 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 29 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Atlanta
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:27 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:26 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:38 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Atlanta
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Atlanta: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time and 1:40 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Atlanta
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| South Fulton | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Athens | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Columbus | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chattanooga | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Birmingham | 225 km (140 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Huntsville | 230 km (143 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Montgomery | 235 km (146 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Other cities on America/New_York time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/New_York just like Atlanta.
- New York
- Philadelphia
- The Bronx
- Jacksonville
- Columbus
- Charlotte
- Washington D.C.
- Boston
- Baltimore
- Miami
- Raleigh
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Atlanta today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in Atlanta
- Convert a time to or from Atlanta: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Atlanta to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Atlanta and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta uses the America/New_York time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Atlanta?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and London?
Atlanta is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Atlanta and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Atlanta on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. Atlanta and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Atlanta?
About 14 hours 24 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.