Current Time in Pittsburgh, United States
Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
| 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 Pittsburgh and other cities
Daylight saving time in Pittsburgh
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).
Pittsburgh time FAQ
What time is it in Pittsburgh right now?
Pittsburgh is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Pittsburgh, updated every second.
What time zone is Pittsburgh in?
Pittsburgh is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Pittsburgh.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.