Current Local Time in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Harrisburg follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Harrisburg
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (22-30°C) and cold winters (-5 to 5°C). Moderate snowfall.
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📍About Harrisburg Time Zone
Harrisburg is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Harrisburg serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Harrisburg is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Harrisburg, consider that standard business hours are typically Government offices 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Businesses 9 AM to 5 PM. Broad Street Market (one of America's oldest) has unique hours. local time. Harrisburg observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Harrisburg has a population of approximately 50K (580K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Harrisburg from abroad, use the country code +1 717. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Harrisburg time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Harrisburg ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Harrisburg Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 40.27°, -76.88°
- • Calling Code: +1 717