Philadelphia observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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Philadelphia Time Zone: EST/EDT and UTC-5
Philadelphia operates on EST/EDT (UTC-5), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 5 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Philadelphia observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Philadelphia and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Philadelphia, useful reference points: Philadelphia is 5 hours behind London on GMT and the same time New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Philadelphia right now?
Philadelphia follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Philadelphia, updated every second.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is in EST/EDT (UTC-5). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Philadelphia observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and London?
Philadelphia (EST, UTC-5) is 5 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and New York?
Philadelphia (EST, UTC-5) is the same time New York (during EDT, UTC−4).