Current Time in Ellijay, Gilmer County, Georgia, USA

6:13:00 PM

18:13:00

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

America/New_York

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Ellijay is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ellijay

Sunrise7:52 AMSolar noon1:21 PMSunset6:51 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 7 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,680
Elevation
390 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
34° 41' N / 84° 28' W
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Clock changes in Ellijay

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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 59 min2 min shorter than the previous day

Twilight

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

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 59 min2 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(43.0° 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
10 hr 59 min2 min shorter than the previous day
10 hr 57 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 47 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Georgia

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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ellijay in?
Ellijay 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 Ellijay?
Clocks in Ellijay 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 Ellijay observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ellijay observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ellijay?
Ellijay is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer