What time is it in Tbilisi and Batumi, and which time zone does Georgia use?
Georgia's time zone and the difference with other cities.
Short answer
All of Georgia, including Tbilisi and Batumi, is on one time, UTC+4. Georgia stopped switching to summer time in 2005, so the clocks stay the same all year. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 16:00 in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Why
- Local time in Georgia is UTC+4.
- Georgia stopped switching to summer time in 2005.
- So the gap with cities that do change their clocks shifts twice a year.
Details
To compare with another city, find its offset from UTC and compare it with +4. If that city changes its clocks, the gap will differ between summer and winter. Check the gap on a world clock before a call or a trip.
Tip
Check departure times on your ticket: they're always in the airport's local time.
Common misconception
Georgia switches to daylight saving time.
What actually happens
Georgia keeps the same time all year and doesn't change its clocks: summer time was abolished in 2005.
People also ask
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Sources
Information checked on November 13, 2026.
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