Current Time in Nelson, Pickens County, Georgia, USA

3:40:11 AM

03:40:11

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Nelson is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Nelson

Sunrise7:10 AMSolar noon12:22 PMSunset5:32 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Georgia
County
Pickens County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,347
Elevation
377 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
34° 22' N / 84° 22' W
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Clock changes in Nelson

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    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 22 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 22 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(37.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 22 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min1 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 16 min1 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 13 min1 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Georgia

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. State Holiday
  3. Washington's Birthday

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Nelson in?
Nelson 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 Nelson?
Clocks in Nelson move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Nelson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nelson observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Nelson?
Nelson is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer