Current time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Use this page to check the current time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including Pennsylvania time and us time for calls, travel, remote work, and scheduling.

Philadelphia follows Eastern Standard Time in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time during daylight saving time. The live clock above reflects the current Philadelphia time automatically.

Country
us
Region
Pennsylvania
Common searches
Philadelphia time, us time
Standard time
Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5)
Daylight time
Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)

Philadelphia time FAQ

What time is it in Philadelphia now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia uses Eastern Standard Time or Eastern Daylight Time, depending on daylight saving time.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Philadelphia has a daylight saving period; check the timezone and offset shown above for the current status.

Time differences right now

Live comparison of Philadelphia with cities that often matter for meetings and calls. Differences follow the current daylight saving state on both sides.

CityLocal timeDifference from Philadelphia
New York, United States5:43 AMSame time zone
London, United Kingdom10:43 AM5 h ahead
Tokyo, Japan6:43 PM13 h ahead
Shanghai, China5:43 PM12 h ahead
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1:43 PM8 h ahead
Sydney, Australia8:43 PM15 h ahead
Los Angeles, California2:43 AM3 h behind

City facts

Philadelphia facts

Use this city snapshot alongside the live clock to compare location, daylight, airport, and nearby-city details for Philadelphia.

Location
Philadelphia · Pennsylvania · United States
Population
1,517,550
Daylight today
7:04 AM - 6:30 PM
Climate
Humid subtropical climate · Cfa

Geography and profile

Location
Philadelphia · Pennsylvania · United States
Population
1,517,550
Population density
4,105.6 /km²
Coordinates
40.0094, -75.1333
Area
369.63 km²
Altitude
30 m
Climate
Humid subtropical climate · Cfa

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise today
7:04 AM
Sunset today
6:30 PM

Airports and access

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport · 134.7 km
  • Newark Liberty International Airport · 111.7 km
  • LaGuardia Airport · 136.9 km

Nearby cities

  • Palmyra · 8.4 km
  • Camden · 8.4 km
  • Pennsauken Township · 8.8 km
  • Rockledge · 8.9 km
  • Jenkintown · 9.7 km
  • Merchantville · 9.7 km
  • Riverton · 10.1 km
  • Woodlynne · 10.8 km

+4 more nearby cities

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