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What time is it in Philadelphia right now?

06:02 AM
Mon, Jul 13
Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Coordinates
39.95, -75.17
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About the Philadelphia timezone

The current time in Philadelphia, US is 06:02 AM (UTC-4). Philadelphia observes America/New_York (UTC-5).

Philadelphia is located in US at 39.95°N, 75.17°W. View Philadelphia on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Philadelphia

Sunrise
5:42 AM
Solar noon
1:06 PM
Sunset
8:30 PM
Day length
14h 48m

On Monday, July 13, Philadelphia sees 14h 48m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:42 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:06 PM, and sets at 8:30 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Philadelphia

Philadelphia observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-5 → UTC-4).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-4 → UTC-5).

During DST, business hours in Philadelphia shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Philadelphia, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Philadelphia from around the world

Time difference between Philadelphia and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 12pm–5pm in Philadelphia corresponds to 9am–2pm in Los Angeles.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Los Angeles3 hours ahead12pm–5pm (Philadelphia) = 9am–2pm (Los Angeles)
London5 hours behind9am–12pm (Philadelphia) = 2pm–5pm (London)
Berlin6 hours behind9am–11am (Philadelphia) = 3pm–5pm (Berlin)
Dubai8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo13 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney14 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Philadelphia

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Philadelphia and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
New YorkUS130 kmsame time
Washington DCUS198 kmsame time
BostonUS436 kmsame time
TorontoCanada540 kmsame time
OttawaCanada610 kmsame time
MontrealCanada631 kmsame time

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Compare Philadelphia with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Philadelphia right now?
The current time in Philadelphia, US can be seen at the top of this page. Philadelphia observes the America/New_York timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
What timezone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia, US is in the America/New_York timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Philadelphia observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Philadelphia in 2026?
In 2026, Philadelphia springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Philadelphia in 2026?
In 2026, Philadelphia falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.