Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Austin. Austin uses Central Time (CT, UTC-6/-5) while Atlanta uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Austin, it's 1:00 PM in Atlanta.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Austin time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Atlanta, covering standard business hours.
Austin and Atlanta are both rapidly growing tech and business hubs in the American South. Austin is known for its tech scene and SXSW festival, while Atlanta is a major corporate headquarters city. Both cities attract many relocating businesses and workers.