Current Time in Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Philadelphia
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Philadelphia and other cities
Daylight saving time in Philadelphia
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Philadelphia time FAQ
What time is it in Philadelphia right now?
Philadelphia is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Philadelphia, updated every second.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.