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About Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and one of the most historic in the United States. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed here, and Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell draw visitors year-round. Today it is a centre for healthcare, universities, pharmaceuticals and finance, between New York and Washington DC.

The city follows Eastern Time, with Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) in summer. Philadelphia always shares the same time as New York, Boston and Washington DC, so business along the north-east corridor runs on one clock. It is five hours behind London for most of the year and three hours ahead of the US West Coast.

Time zoneEastern Standard Time (EST)America/New_York
UTC offsetUTC−5
Daylight saving timeObserved, not in effect nowClocks go forward 1 hour on 14 March 2027
Sunrise06:42
Sunset16:47
Day length10:04
Population
1,567,442
Currency
USD United States Dollar
Language
English
Dialling code
+1
Internet domain
.us
Postal code
19092-19093, 19099, 191xx
Continent
North America
Capital
Washington D.C.
Coordinates
39.9526, -75.1652

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CityLocal timeDifference
London18:055 h ahead
Paris19:056 h ahead
Moscow21:058 h ahead
Istanbul21:058 h ahead
Dubai22:059 h ahead
New Delhi23:3510:30 h ahead
Bangkok01:0512 h ahead
Tokyo03:0514 h ahead
Sydney05:0516 h ahead
Los Angeles10:053 h behind

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  • Fajr05:24
  • Sunrise06:42
  • Dhuhr11:45
  • Asr14:25
  • Maghrib16:47
  • Isha18:04
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Philadelphia in?

Philadelphia is in the Eastern Standard Time time zone (EST), which is UTC−5.

Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Philadelphia observes daylight saving time. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 14 March 2027

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and UTC?

Philadelphia is currently UTC−5.

What is the dialling code for Philadelphia?

The international dialling code for Philadelphia is +1.

When is the best time to call Philadelphia from London?

Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 14:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 12:00 in Philadelphia.