Current Local Time in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States (EDT)
Saturday, May 9, 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
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-31°C) and cold winters (-2 to 6°C). Four distinct seasons.
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📍About Philadelphia Time Zone
Philadelphia is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-4). Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time.
Philadelphia Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Philadelphia Time
- Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-4)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: United States
- Coordinates: 39.95, -75.17
- Calling Code: +1 215
🌐Time Difference from Philadelphia
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️New York | 4:22 PM | Same | |
| 🌙London | 9:22 PM | +5h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 5:22 AM | +13h | |
| 🌙Paris | 10:22 PM | +6h | |
| 🌙Dubai | 12:22 AM | +8h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 4:22 AM | +12h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 4:22 AM | +12h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 4:22 AM | +12h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Philadelphia is in the EST/EDT time zone (UTC-4). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Philadelphia is located in United States.
Philadelphia is in the EST/EDT time zone, which is UTC-4. The IANA time zone identifier is America/New_York.
Yes, Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to November. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 7:00 AM in Philadelphia. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Philadelphia is the same time as New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 9:00 AM in Philadelphia. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Philadelphia is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (EST/EDT). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Philadelphia and your location.
Standard business hours in Philadelphia are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST/EDT. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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