Atlanta observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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Atlanta Time Zone: EST/EDT and UTC-5
Atlanta operates on EST/EDT (UTC-5), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 5 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Atlanta observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Atlanta and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Atlanta, useful reference points: Atlanta is 5 hours behind London on GMT and the same time New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Atlanta right now?
Atlanta follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Atlanta, updated every second.
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta is in EST/EDT (UTC-5). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?
Atlanta observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and London?
Atlanta (EST, UTC-5) is 5 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Atlanta and New York?
Atlanta (EST, UTC-5) is the same time New York (during EDT, UTC−4).