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Georgia, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Canton, Georgia, United States — updated live every second. Canton observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Canton now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Canton time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Canton
What Time Is It in Canton Right Now?
The current local time in Canton, Georgia, United States is 06:36:18 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Canton observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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06:36:18 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Canton Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Canton timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/New_York
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Georgia
Canton is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
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Canton Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Georgia
Daylight Saving Time: Canton is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Canton is located in United States (Georgia) and observes the America/New_York time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-4. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-5 standard).
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