Current Time in Atlanta, Georgia, USA

9:08:16 AM

09:08:16

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

Clock format
Time zone details

Atlanta is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Atlanta

Sunrise7:50 AMSolar noon1:21 PMSunset6:51 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 16 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Georgia
County
Fulton County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
510,823
Elevation
320 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
33° 44' N / 84° 23' W
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All times shown relative to Atlanta local time

Clock changes in Atlanta

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 01 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 01 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(44.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 01 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 59 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 57 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 54 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Atlanta

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Plan around Atlanta

Upcoming public holidays in Georgia

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. State Holiday

Nearby scheduled airports for Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International AirportATLLarge airport13.0 km south-southwest

Source: OurAirports record · ATL / KATL

About 13.0 km (8.1 mi) south-southwest of Atlanta

Scheduled airline service in source data

DeKalb Peachtree AirportPDKMedium airport16.2 km north-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · PDK / KPDK

About 16.2 km (10.1 mi) north-northeast of Atlanta

Scheduled airline service in source data

Middle Georgia Regional AirportMCNMedium airport · Serves Macon136 km south-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · MCN / KMCN

About 136 km (84.6 mi) south-southeast of Atlanta

Scheduled airline service in source data

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Atlanta?
Clocks in Atlanta move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Atlanta observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Atlanta?
Atlanta is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer