New Orleans is 1 hour behind Atlanta. Atlanta uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4) while New Orleans uses Central Time (CT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 11:00 AM in New Orleans.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Atlanta time. This corresponds to 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM in New Orleans, covering full business hours.
Atlanta and New Orleans are neighboring Southern cities with rich cultural histories. Both are major convention destinations and have strong connections in music, food, and business. Direct flights take about 1.5 hours, and it's a popular driving route.