PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Atlanta
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- IANA zone
- America/New_York
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−4
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Georgia
- Population
- 510,823
- Coordinates
- 33.75° N, 84.39° W
- Elevation
- 320 m
Atlanta is a city in the United States, in Georgia, with a population of about 510,823. It uses the Eastern Time time zone (IANA identifier America/New_York).
Atlanta observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−5 and summer time is UTC−4. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston, Miami.
Because Atlanta lies at 33.75° N, 84.39° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 24 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 9 h 55 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| June solstice | 6:27 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September equinox | 7:25 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 09 min |
| December solstice | 7:38 AM | 5:32 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta is in the Eastern Time time zone, IANA identifier America/New_York. The UTC offset is UTC−5 (UTC−4 during daylight saving time).
Does Atlanta have daylight saving time?
Yes. Atlanta switches between UTC−5 (standard time) and UTC−4 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Atlanta all year round.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and London?
London is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Atlanta?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:27 AM and sets at about 8:51 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:38 AM and sets at about 5:32 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Washington D.C. United States · 870 km ·
- Chicago United States · 950 km ·
- Detroit United States · 960 km ·
- Miami United States · 970 km ·
- Philadelphia United States · 1,070 km ·
- Houston United States · 1,130 km ·