Atlantic Time — Current Time
Atlantic Time is the easternmost US zone, running year-round on UTC-4 with no daylight saving, so it matches Eastern Time in summer and sits an hour ahead of it in winter.
Where Atlantic Time is observed
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Major cities in Atlantic Time
Atlantic Time vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | same time |
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current UTC offset for Atlantic Time?
Atlantic Time is UTC-4 during standard time, and does not change for daylight saving.
Does Atlantic Time observe daylight saving time?
No, Atlantic Time does not observe daylight saving time — clocks stay fixed year-round.
Which states are in Atlantic Time?
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.