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Current Time in Philadelphia

United States · America/New_York · UTC-05:00

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America/New_York
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UTC-05:00
Continent
North America
Country
United States
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Offset: UTC-05:00 | TZ: America/New_York

About Philadelphia Time Zone

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, known for the cheesesteak. It uses EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4).

Philadelphia is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone, with the IANA identifier America/New_York and a standard offset of UTC-05:00. Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time, so its clocks change during the year and the offset is UTC-05:00 in standard time. Always check the live clock above for the current local time. Standard time puts Philadelphia 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 5 hours behind UTC.

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Time Difference and Best Time to Call Philadelphia

The table shows how Philadelphia compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Philadelphia are elsewhere.

Compared with Philadelphia is 9:00 AM in Philadelphia 5:00 PM in Philadelphia
UTC / GMT5 hours behind UTC14:0022:00
India (IST)10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST)19:3003:30 (next day)
London (UK)5 hours behind London (GMT)14:0022:00
New York (US Eastern)the same time as New York (EST)09:0017:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year. Philadelphia also changes its clocks, which shifts the gap again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Philadelphia in?

Philadelphia is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (America/New_York), which is UTC-05:00 in standard time.

Does Philadelphia observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset changes seasonally from UTC-05:00 (standard time).

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and India?

In standard time, Philadelphia is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Philadelphia?

The standard UTC offset of Philadelphia is UTC-05:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Philadelphia, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Philadelphia, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.