Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Tennessee Time Zone Fault Line
This map shows why the time in Chattanooga is different from Nashville and Central Tennessee.
Chattanooga sits on the dividing line between the Eastern and Central time zones. This is a crucial detail for anyone traveling west across Tennessee, as the local time changes by a full hour just outside the metro area.
Chattanooga Time
Eastern Time (EDT)Nashville Time
Central Time (CDT)The Gig City Network: EPB Fiber Optics Time
This clock shows how Chattanooga’s world-class internet speed is measured against local Eastern Time.
As the first "Gig City" in the Western Hemisphere, Chattanooga's economy and tech scene run on the speed of EPB's fiber optic network. Network performance and global server maintenance are all synchronized to Chattanooga's local time.
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Lookout Mountain Attractions: Your Scenic City Itinerary
Plan your visit to Rock City and Ruby Falls based on the best time of day in the Eastern Time Zone.
The "Scenic City" nickname comes from the stunning views from Lookout Mountain. The operating hours for Rock City, Ruby Falls, and Point Park are all based on the current time in Chattanooga.
- 10:00 AM Best time for photos at Rock City's "See 7 States" view.
- 1:00 PM Ideal time to tour the cool Ruby Falls cave to escape the heat.
- 6:00 PM Best time for a sunset stroll on the Tennessee Riverwalk.
The Incline Railway: Riding on Chattanooga Time
This schedule shows the departure times for America’s Most Amazing Mile, all running on local time.
The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is a historic funicular that has been operating for over 125 years. Its schedule is a fixture of Chattanooga life and is strictly followed based on local Eastern Time.
- Departs Top Every 20 minutes (e.g., :00, :20, :40 past the hour).
- Departs Bottom Every 20 minutes (e.g., :10, :30, :50 past the hour).
Countdown to the Riverbend Festival
The time until Chattanooga's biggest music festival is a key date for the entire region.
For over 40 years, the Riverbend Festival has been a cornerstone of Chattanooga's culture. This timer counts down to the next multi-day event on the banks of the Tennessee River.
Tennessee Aquarium Feed Times
Plan your visit around the daily feeding schedule at one of the nation's top aquariums.
The Tennessee Aquarium's diverse exhibits have specific feeding and program times. Knowing the local time helps you catch the otter programs or the dive shows in the Secret Reef exhibit.
Chattanooga Time: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
The official time for Chattanooga, Tennessee is Eastern Time, which observes Daylight Saving.
Chattanooga is officially in the Eastern Time Zone. It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) at UTC-5 during the winter and observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-4 in the summer.