Current time in Georgia
Eastern Time UTC−5 · one zone statewide
Georgia's time zone
Georgia is on Eastern Time from border to border: EST (UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer, with no internal split anywhere between the mountains and the coast.
The state's western edge is also the edge of the zone. At Columbus, the Chattahoochee River marks where Eastern gives way to Central Time, putting Georgia clocks an hour ahead of official time in most of Alabama. Atlanta's Hartsfield–Jackson, the world's busiest airport by passengers, publishes every departure in ET.
| Standard time | EST, UTC−5 |
|---|---|
| Daylight time | EDT, UTC−4 |
| IANA zone | America/New_York |
| vs Chicago | −1 h |
| vs Los Angeles | −3 h |
| vs Honolulu | −5 / −6 h |
Time in Georgia cities
Open a city below for its live clock, sunrise, sunset, and DST dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is all of Georgia in the same time zone?
Yes — the whole state observes Eastern Time; the ET/CT boundary sits on the Alabama side of the state line.
What's the time difference between Georgia and Los Angeles?
Georgia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles all year. Noon in Atlanta is 9:00 AM in LA. Full chart: EST to PST.
Does Georgia observe daylight saving time?
Yes — clocks move at 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November. Dates through 2030: DST page.