Current Time in Atlanta
United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)
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America/New_York
Timezone Details
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-5:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/New_York |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 500 thousand |
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About Atlanta Time Zone (EST/EDT)
Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Atlanta is a major transportation hub, home to Hartsfield-Jackson, the world's busiest airport.
Key fact: Atlanta shares the same time as New York City and Washington D.C. year-round.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Atlanta with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Atlanta Time
What time is it in Atlanta right now? +
The current time in Atlanta, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Atlanta is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).
What timezone is Atlanta in? +
Atlanta is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.Does Atlanta observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Atlanta observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.
What is the UTC offset for Atlanta? +
Atlanta's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and London? +
Atlanta (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Atlanta shares the same time as New York City and Washington D.C. year-round.
How do I convert Atlanta time to UTC? +
To convert Atlanta time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Atlanta and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Atlanta in? +
Atlanta is located in North America. It is the 500 thousand population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Atlanta? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Atlanta is
America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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