Current time in Philadelphia
12:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Philadelphia right now
- Time zone
America/New_York- UTC offset
- UTC-4
- Abbreviation
- EDT
Currently on daylight saving time · Clocks go back one hour on November 1, 2026
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Other cities in the same time zone
- New York, United States
- Boston, United States
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Miami, United States
- Atlanta, United States
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Philadelphia right now?
The current local time in Philadelphia is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia uses America/New_York (EDT), currently UTC-4.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Currently on daylight saving time