Atlanta uses Eastern Time (ET) — UTC−5 in winter (EST) and UTC−4 in summer (EDT). The capital of Georgia and the heart of the New South, Atlanta is a global city known for its civil rights legacy, world's busiest airport, major sports teams, and thriving film and music industries.
Everything you need to know about Atlanta's time zone, UTC offset, and Daylight Saving Time schedule.
From the first Sunday of November to the second Sunday of March, Atlanta observes EST (UTC−5). This is the standard winter time used across the US East Coast.
From the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, Atlanta advances to EDT (UTC−4) — clocks move forward 1 hour, giving longer summer evenings.
The official IANA time zone name for Atlanta is America/New_York. This identifier is used in programming, operating systems, and all modern calendar applications.
Spring forward: 9 March 2025 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 2 November 2025 at 02:00 → 01:00
Spring forward: 8 March 2026 at 02:00 → 03:00
Fall back: 1 November 2026 at 02:00 → 01:00
Atlanta is the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park includes his birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and The King Center.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has been the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic since 1998, serving over 100 million passengers annually.
Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the most populous city in the state, with a population of over 500,000 (metro area over 6 million). Founded in 1837 as a railroad terminus, Atlanta rose from the ashes of the Civil War to become the economic and cultural capital of the Southeast, known as the "New South."
Atlanta is synonymous with the civil rights movement. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born here, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park preserves his birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church (where he preached), and The King Center, where he and Coretta Scott King are entombed. The National Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is a powerful museum dedicated to the American civil rights movement and global human rights struggles.
The city is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic for over two decades. ATL serves over 100 million passengers annually and offers non-stop flights to over 150 domestic and 70 international destinations, including London, Paris, Amsterdam, Tokyo, and Johannesburg.
Atlanta is a major corporate hub. The Coca-Cola Company (headquarters), Delta Air Lines (headquarters and largest hub), Home Depot, UPS, and CNN are all based here. The World of Coca-Cola museum and CNN Studio Tours are popular attractions. The city is also a leading center for film and television production (the "Y'allywood" of the South), with Tyler Perry Studios being one of the largest film studios in the US.
Sports are a huge part of Atlanta's identity. The city is home to the Atlanta Braves (MLB) at Truist Park, the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Atlanta Hawks (NBA) at State Farm Arena, and Atlanta United FC (MLS), which has one of the largest fan bases in North America. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a stunning architectural marvel with a retractable roof and a massive circular video board.
Known as the "City in a Forest", Atlanta has a lush tree canopy covering nearly 50% of the city. Piedmont Park is the city's central green space, hosting festivals, concerts, and farmers markets. The Atlanta Botanical Garden is adjacent to the park. The BeltLine, a former railway corridor turned into a 22-mile loop of trails, parks, and public art, is a model for urban revitalization.
500,000+ (city) / 6M+ (metro). Capital of Georgia, largest metro in the Southeast.
Birthplace of MLK Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park and The King Center.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — over 100 million passengers annually.
Braves (MLB), Falcons (NFL), Hawks (NBA), Atlanta United (MLS). Mercedes-Benz Stadium is an icon.
Humid subtropical. Hot, humid summers (avg. 32°C / 90°F in July), mild winters (avg. 6°C / 43°F in January).
+1 (US country code). Area codes: 404, 470, 678, 770. Currency: US Dollar (USD, $).
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Note on DST transitions: The offsets shown above reflect the current live offset, which changes twice a year due to Daylight Saving Time. The US, EU, and other regions change their clocks on different dates, which means the difference between Atlanta and a European city can vary by 1 hour for a short period in spring and autumn. Always verify the exact time difference around DST transition dates for critical scheduling.
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