Current Time in Atlanta, United States 🇺🇸
The current local time in Atlanta, United States is 11:07:38 (EDT) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Atlanta is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 463,878. The sun rises at about 07:10 and sets at 20:06 today (12h 56m of daylight).
- Sunrise 07:10
- Sunset 20:06
- 12h 56m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Atlanta
Atlanta, United States keeps EDT (UTC-04:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Atlanta is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 07:10 and sets at about 20:06 local time, giving Atlanta 12h 56m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:07 on Sunday in Atlanta (UTC-04:00). When it is 11:07 here, it is 08:07 in Los Angeles (3h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Atlanta
- Use the America/New_York IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Atlanta to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 08:07 Sun | 3h behind |
| London | 16:07 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Paris | 17:07 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 19:07 Sun | 8h ahead |
| Mumbai | 20:37 Sun | 9.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 23:07 Sun | 12h ahead |
| Tokyo | 00:07 Mon | 13h ahead |
| Sydney | 01:07 Mon | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Atlanta
Compare Atlanta with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for United States.
Business-hours overlap from Atlanta
For a normal business-hours call, 12:00-17:00 in Atlanta overlaps with 09:00-14:00 in Los Angeles.
| Compare with | Atlanta time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 12:00-17:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 5 hours |
| London | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-11:00 | 15:00-17:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Mumbai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Atlanta time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Atlanta in?
Atlanta uses EDT (UTC-04:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Atlanta observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Atlanta today?
Today the sun rises around 07:10 and sets around 20:06 in Atlanta, about 12h 56m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and other cities?
When it is 11:07 in Atlanta, it is 08:07 in Los Angeles (3h behind). See the table above for Atlanta's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Atlanta
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/New_York IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the United States time page.
Location and time-zone details for Atlanta
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/New_York (UTC−05:00) |
| Coordinates | 33.75, -84.39 |
| Population signal | About 463,878 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 07:10, sunset 20:06, 12h 56m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/New_York time-zone page for rules, the United States country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 33.75° N, 84.39° W
Population: 463,878
Country: 🇺🇸 United States
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT