Current Time in Philadelphia, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Philadelphia time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
39.95° N, 75.16° W
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
4:55 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia to London | +5 hours | |
| Philadelphia to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Philadelphia to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Philadelphia to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Philadelphia to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Philadelphia. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Philadelphia
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 4:55 PM local time, giving 10 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Philadelphia?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Philadelphia follows Eastern Time.