Current Local Time in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-31°C) and cold winters (-2 to 6°C). Four distinct seasons.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Philadelphia Time Zone
Philadelphia is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a major metropolitan city in United States, Philadelphia serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Philadelphia is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Philadelphia, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard 9 AM to 5 PM. Reading Terminal Market opens 8 AM. Museums typically 10 AM to 5 PM. local time. Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Philadelphia has a population of approximately 1.6M (6.2M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Philadelphia from abroad, use the country code +1 215. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Philadelphia time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Philadelphia ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Philadelphia Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 39.95°, -75.17°
- • Calling Code: +1 215