Atlanta is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7) while Atlanta uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Atlanta.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 3-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Los Angeles time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Atlanta, covering standard business hours.
Los Angeles and Atlanta are major US business hubs. Atlanta is home to Delta's hub and many corporate headquarters, while LA is the entertainment and tech center. Direct flights take about 4 hours.