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.
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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 | 1:26 PM EST | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Central Time | 12:26 PM CST | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Mountain Time | 11:26 AM MST | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 10:26 AM PST | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 9:26 AM AKST | UTC-9 | 5 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 8:26 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Samoa Time | 7:26 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 4:26 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.