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Philadelphia

United States • Local Time

Saturday, December 27, 2025

ESTNight
Sunrise
07:25
Sunset
16:35
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Currency
$ US Dollar
Phone Code
+1 215
Sunrise
07:25
Sunset
16:35

Time in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST/UTC-5). America's first capital and birthplace of the Constitution, Philly blends revolutionary history with modern urban culture.

Daylight Saving Time

DST runs second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November.

Time Difference

Philadelphia is UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT). When noon in Philly: London 5 PM, LA 9 AM, Tokyo 2 AM (+1).

Business Hours

Standard 9 AM to 5 PM. Reading Terminal Market opens 8 AM. Museums typically 10 AM to 5 PM.

Timezone Facts

Same timezone as New York and Washington D.C. 5 hours behind London. Between NYC and DC on the Northeast Corridor.

World Cities

Visiting Philadelphia?

Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) for pleasant weather.

Ultimate Guide to Philadelphia

1.6M populationEnglishEST

Birthplace of American democracy. Sixth-largest US city. Strong healthcare and education sectors.

🌡️Climate

Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-31°C) and cold winters (-2 to 6°C). Four distinct seasons.