Current Time in Philadelphia, United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EST

IANA Identifier

America/New_York

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

39.9526°, -75.1652°

Population

1.6M

Nearby Airports

• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — 12 km

Nearby Cities

• Atlanta — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Boston — United States
• Charlotte — United States
• Jacksonville — United States
• Miami — United States
• New York — United States
• Orlando — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Philadelphia in?

Philadelphia is in the EST time zone (America/New_York), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Philadelphia observe Daylight Saving Time?

Philadelphia uses the America/New_York IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Philadelphia?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Philadelphia, United States. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Philadelphia?

Philadelphia has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is served by Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).