Current Time in Atlanta (2026)

Atlanta is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Eastern Daylight Time

America/New_York · EDT

UTC offset

UTC−4

Daylight saving now

Yes — Atlanta is on summer time

Next clock change

November 1, 2026

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Compare Atlanta with another city

• Atlanta ↔ New York
• Atlanta ↔ Los Angeles
• Atlanta ↔ San Francisco
• Atlanta ↔ Chicago
• Atlanta ↔ Denver
• Atlanta ↔ Toronto
• Atlanta ↔ Mexico City
• Atlanta ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Atlanta right now?

The current time in Atlanta is 11:35 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Atlanta uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT).

What timezone is Atlanta in?

Atlanta is in the Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/New_York, abbreviation: EDT).

What is Atlanta's UTC offset?

Atlanta is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Atlanta observe daylight saving?

Yes — Atlanta observes daylight saving time. Atlanta is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.