Atlanta Time Now
Time Zone
Quick Answer
Atlanta uses Eastern Time — EST (UTC-5) in winter, EDT (UTC-4) in summer.
Atlanta — America's Business and Travel Hub
Atlanta is home to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic. The city serves as headquarters for major corporations including Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, UPS, Home Depot, and CNN. All of Atlanta and the greater metro area operate on Eastern Time.
Atlanta Time for Travelers
If you're flying into ATL from the West Coast, remember you'll “lose” 3 hours (Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Pacific Time). From Europe, Atlanta is 5-6 hours behind, depending on the season. Convention and event planners should note that Atlanta regularly hosts major events at the Georgia World Congress Center, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and State Farm Arena.