Standard time applies in Philadelphia right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Philadelphia and your time
Philadelphia at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Pennsylvania |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 39.95° N, 75.16° W |
Time zone in Philadelphia
Under the America/New_York rules, Philadelphia spends part of each year on UTC−5 (EST) and the rest on UTC−4 (EDT). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Although the United States has 6 different offsets, Philadelphia keeps the same time as Washington D.C.
Clock changes in Philadelphia, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
How far ahead or behind Philadelphia is
Take 9:00 AM in Philadelphia: the clock reads 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Philadelphia is at 5:31 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 8:33 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Philadelphia
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:32 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:48 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:19 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Philadelphia
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Philadelphia: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time and 1:00 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Philadelphia
Every city below shares Philadelphia’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Edison | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Staten Island | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| New York | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Paterson | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baltimore | 144 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| The Bronx | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Stamford | 184 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Philadelphia’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Philadelphia, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Philadelphia today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- San Jose
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Philadelphia
- Convert a time to or from Philadelphia: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Philadelphia to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Philadelphia and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia uses the America/New_York time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Philadelphia?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and London?
Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Philadelphia and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Philadelphia on the same time as Washington D.C.?
Yes. Philadelphia and Washington D.C. both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Philadelphia?
About 15 hours 1 minute, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.