Current Time in Philadelphia, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
39.95° N,
75.16° W
Population: 1,576,251
Country:
🇺🇸
United States
IANA Timezone:
America/New_York
UTC Offset:
−05:00
Timezone:
EST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKST,
CST,
EST,
HST,
MST,
PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKDT,
CDT,
EDT,
HDT,
MDT,
PDT
Time in Philadelphia — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Philadelphia's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Philadelphia right now?
The current local time in Philadelphia, United States is 00:35 (Tuesday, July 28, 2026). Philadelphia observes the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-4 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Philadelphia use?
Philadelphia uses America/New_York, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Philadelphia.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Philadelphia currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/New_York time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Philadelphia?
Right now Philadelphia is at UTC-4. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Philadelphia observes DST.
When does the day change in Philadelphia?
Midnight in Philadelphia occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/New_York zone. Since Philadelphia is at UTC-4, the date here is behind UTC by 4 hours.