Current Time in Atlanta, United States
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Monday, November 2, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Atlanta time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
33.75° N, 84.39° W
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Sun times for Nov 2, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to London | +5 hours | |
| Atlanta to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Atlanta to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Atlanta to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Atlanta to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Atlanta. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Atlanta
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and London?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Atlanta?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, the sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 5:44 PM local time, giving 10 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Atlanta?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Atlanta follows Eastern Time.