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Current time in Georgia
A single time zone at UTC+04:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Georgia's time
A single time zone.
Georgia operates on a single time zone, Georgia Time (UTC+04:00), and does not observe daylight saving time, making it consistent year-round.
Major cities
Cities of Georgia.
History
How Georgia keeps time.
Georgia adopted UTC+03:00 in 1924 and moved to UTC+04:00 in 1957, one hour ahead of Moscow, with Soviet summer time added from 1981. After independence it dropped back to UTC+03:00 in 1991, returned to UTC+04:00 in 1994 and kept summer time until 2004. Clocks went back to UTC+03:00 in October 2004, but Georgia returned to UTC+04:00 in March 2005 and has stayed there all year since then.
UTC+04:00 matches neighboring Armenia and Azerbaijan, while Turkey and Moscow are one hour behind.
Did you know?
Things about Georgia's time.
Despite spanning a relatively narrow longitudinal range, Georgia fully adopted UTC+04:00 even though parts of the country—like the western region near the Black Sea—are geographically closer to UTC+03:00. This means solar noon in western Georgia comes around 1:15 PM local time on average.
Georgia’s consistent use of UTC+04:00 without DST simplifies scheduling and communication, especially for international business and tourism. The offset aligns it with neighboring Azerbaijan and Armenia, fostering regional coordination, though it remains one hour ahead of Turkey (UTC+03:00), which can create minor scheduling nuances for cross-border activities. The breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, outside the Georgian government's control, keep Moscow time (UTC+03:00) instead.
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Georgia to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Georgia's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Georgia observe daylight saving time?
- No, Georgia does not observe daylight saving time. It has remained on UTC+04:00 year-round since March 2005.
- What is the time difference between Georgia and Turkey?
- Georgia is always one hour ahead of Turkey. When it is noon in Turkey (UTC+03:00), it is 1 PM in Georgia (UTC+04:00).
- Is the same time used throughout all of Georgia?
- All areas under Georgian government control use Georgia Time (UTC+04:00). The breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia keep Moscow time (UTC+03:00).
- How does Georgia’s time compare to other Caucasus countries?
- Georgia shares the same UTC+04:00 offset as Azerbaijan and Armenia, ensuring synchronized timekeeping across the South Caucasus region.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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