Current Time in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania runs on Eastern Time.
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Capital
Harrisburg
Time zone(s)
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
13,000,000
Cities in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pennsylvania in?
Pennsylvania is entirely in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Pennsylvania observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Pennsylvania observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Pennsylvania's capital and what time zone is it in?
Harrisburg is Pennsylvania's capital.