Current Time in Philadelphia, United States

Q: What timezone is Philadelphia in?

Philadelphia is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Philadelphia?

Philadelphia's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Philadelphia in?

Philadelphia is located in North America. It is the 1.6 million population city in United States.

United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Philadelphia Timezone Details

Timezone	EST/EDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/New_York
Country	United States
Population	1.6 million

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About Philadelphia Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Known as the birthplace of American democracy, Philadelphia is home to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.

Key fact: Philadelphia is in the same timezone as New York City and Washington D.C.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Philadelphia with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Philadelphia Time

What time is it in Philadelphia right now? +

The current time in Philadelphia, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Philadelphia is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Philadelphia in? +

Philadelphia is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Philadelphia observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Philadelphia? +

Philadelphia's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and London? +

Philadelphia (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Philadelphia is in the same timezone as New York City and Washington D.C.

How do I convert Philadelphia time to UTC? +

To convert Philadelphia time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Philadelphia and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Philadelphia in? +

Philadelphia is located in North America. It is the 1.6 million population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Philadelphia? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Philadelphia is America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Philadelphia? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Philadelphia International (PHL) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Philadelphia to London, Philadelphia to New York, Philadelphia to Dubai, Philadelphia to Tokyo.