Current local time in Dalton, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Dalton
Dalton, Georgia, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/New_York), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 33,853.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Georgia |
| Coordinates: | 34°46′N / 84°58′W |
| Population: | 33,853 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Dalton
| IANA time zone: | America/New_York |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Dalton is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Dalton today
| Sunrise: | 07:51 |
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| Sunset: | 18:56 |
| Solar noon: | 13:24 |
| Day length: | 11h 05m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:26 – 19:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Dalton
- London−5 hDalton is 5 hours behind London
- Abuja−5 hDalton is 5 hours behind Abuja
- Tokyo−13 hDalton is 13 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Dalton time
What time zone is Dalton in?
Dalton uses the IANA time zone America/New_York (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Dalton observe daylight saving time?
Dalton is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Dalton and London?
Right now Dalton is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Dalton and Abuja?
Right now Dalton is 5 hours behind Abuja. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.