Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans. New Orleans uses Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6/-5) while Atlanta uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Atlanta, covering standard business hours.
New Orleans and Atlanta are major Southern cities with strong cultural identities. New Orleans is known for jazz, cuisine, and Mardi Gras, while Atlanta is a major business hub. The drive between cities takes about 7 hours, or 1.5 hours by plane.