London to Philadelphia Time Difference

Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London. When it is noon in London, it is 07:00 in Philadelphia.

London (UTC+1)New York (UTC-4)

London

United Kingdom

⏱️5 hours behind
08:25

Fri, May 8

📞 +44💱 GBP

Philadelphia

United States

03:25

Fri, May 8

📞 +1💱 USD

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When it's 07:00 in London, it's 02:00 in Philadelphia

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London
07:00
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London & Philadelphia
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Excellent - Both in office
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✓ Perfect Match (3 hours)

◐ Extended Hours (7 hours)

✈️ Travel Information

Distance

5,700 km

Est. Flight Time

~7.7h

Time Difference

-5h

Work Hours Overlap

3h

Limited

🔴 Office Closed

Today 14:00

14:00 - 17:00

⏰ Quick Conversion

06:00

London

01:00

Philadelphia

09:00

London

04:00

Philadelphia

12:00

London

07:00

Philadelphia

15:00

London

10:00

Philadelphia

18:00

London

13:00

Philadelphia

21:00

London

16:00

Philadelphia

00:00

London

19:00

Philadelphia (-1)

03:00

London

22:00

Philadelphia (-1)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours is London ahead of Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 07:00 in Philadelphia. London operates on Europe/London (UTC+1), while Philadelphia uses America/New York (UTC-4).

What is the best time to call Philadelphia from London?

There are 4 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between London and Philadelphia. The best window is 14:00–18:00 London time (09:00–13:00 in Philadelphia).

Does the London to Philadelphia time difference change throughout the year?

The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.

Flying between London and Philadelphia

The distance between London and Philadelphia is approximately 5,700 km. A direct flight typically takes around 7.7 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Philadelphia time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.