Atlanta, GA – When do clocks fall back across Georgia this year? Residents in Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon, and Columbus will turn their clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, as Daylight Saving Time officially ends across the Peach State.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Georgia will return to Eastern Standard Time through early March 2026. The “fall back” gives residents an extra hour of sleep, but also signals earlier sunsets and longer nights heading into November.
In Atlanta, sunset on Sunday will occur around 5:44 p.m., while in Savannah, dusk will fall closer to 5:33 p.m. Farther north in Gainesville and Rome, the sun will set near 5:49 p.m., while in Augusta, it will dip below the horizon around 5:36 p.m. Commuters should plan for darker drives home next week.
Fire departments across Georgia are reminding residents to check and replace smoke and carbon monoxide detector batteries during the time change—a twice-yearly safety habit encouraged nationwide.
Daylight Saving Time resumes on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks “spring forward” by one hour again.
