Philadelphia
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About Philadelphia
Philadelphia runs on EDT (UTC-4) until November 1, 2026, then falls back to EST (UTC-5). It stays perfectly in sync with New York all year — zero gap. Chicago sits 1 hour behind; Los Angeles is 3 hours back. SEPTA regional rail serves the suburbs, with the morning rush peaking between 07:30 and 09:00.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Philadelphia right now?+
Philadelphia follows Eastern Time (ET). In winter, it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5), and in summer it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4). You can always check the exact current local time at the top of this page.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?+
Philadelphia is in the Eastern Time Zone (America/New_York). It uses UTC−5 during standard time (November to March) and UTC−4 during daylight saving time (March to November).
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Philadelphia observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward one hour in mid-March and fall back one hour in early November, in line with the rest of the US Eastern Time Zone.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and London?+
Philadelphia is normally 5 hours behind London (UTC−5 vs UTC+0 in winter). During daylight saving time the gap may narrow to 4 hours, depending on when each region transitions.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?+
Philadelphia is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Philadelphia (Eastern Time), it is 9 AM in Los Angeles (Pacific Time).
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Philadelphia?+
Philadelphia is UTC−5 in winter (Eastern Standard Time) and UTC−4 in summer (Eastern Daylight Time).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Berlin?+
Berlin is typically 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia in winter (CET, UTC+1 vs EST, UTC−5). In summer the difference is usually 6 hours as well, though it can shift to 5 hours briefly when daylight saving transitions don't align.