Current Time in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania, home to about 1,567,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:38 AM / 7:14 PM
Population
1,567,000
Philadelphia vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Philadelphia
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Philadelphia observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Philadelphia today?
Today, sunrise in Philadelphia is around 6:38 AM and sunset is around 7:14 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Philadelphia?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.