Current Time in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is on Eastern Time, UTC−4. Philadelphia is currently observing daylight saving time. The sun rises there at 5:58 AM and sets at 8:18 PM today.
The difference from your own time zone appears here when the page loads.
Philadelphia time zone
Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Philadelphia's coordinates and refresh on each rebuild; the clock above is live.
Philadelphia time compared with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference from Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 8:30 PM | 3 hours behind |
| New York, NY | 11:30 PM | same time |
| London, UK | 4:30 AM | 5 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 7:30 AM | 8 hours ahead |
| Shanghai, China | 11:30 AM | 12 hours ahead |
| Tokyo, Japan | 12:30 PM | 13 hours ahead |
Differences follow each region's daylight-saving rules, so they change when either city's clocks move.
Related astronomical information
Calculated astronomical positions for these coordinates. Local weather and conditions are not modelled.
About Philadelphia time
This page shows the local time in Philadelphia, PA — the same clock people there are reading. Philadelphia is currently observing daylight saving time.
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Philadelphia time FAQ
What time is it in Philadelphia, PA right now? The clock at the top of this page shows Philadelphia's current local time and updates every minute. Philadelphia is on Eastern Time (UTC-4). Philadelphia is currently observing daylight saving time.
What time zone is Philadelphia in? Philadelphia uses the America/New_York time zone, known as Eastern Time, currently UTC-4. Philadelphia is currently observing daylight saving time.
How far ahead or behind is Philadelphia? The table on this page compares Philadelphia with six major cities, and the line under the clock works out the difference from your own time zone as soon as the page loads.