Raleigh Atlanta Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Raleigh and Atlanta?

Raleigh and Atlanta are on the same time. Both cities use Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Raleigh, it's also 12:00 PM in Atlanta.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, keeping them synchronized year-round.

Best Time to Call Atlanta from Raleigh

Any time works! Since both cities share the same time zone, you can call during normal business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) without any conversion needed.

Raleigh and Atlanta are both major Southeastern tech hubs. The Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham) and Atlanta's tech corridor are connected by a 6-hour drive or 1.5-hour flight.

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