Current Time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Check the current time in Philadelphia, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Philadelphia.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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About Time in Philadelphia
Philadelphia follows Eastern Time (ET), the same as New York City. The City of Brotherly Love, birthplace of American independence, observes EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) in summer. Philadelphia is a major cultural and economic center on the US East Coast.
The current time in Philadelphia is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Philadelphia, the sun rises at approximately 6:09 AM and sets at approximately 7:51 PM. The current date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Philadelphia, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Philadelphia observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is in the America/New_York time zone with an offset of GMT-04:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia?
Today, sunrise in Philadelphia is at approximately 6:09 AM and sunset at approximately 7:51 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Philadelphia?
The current time in Philadelphia is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026