Current time in Philadelphia
Local time in Philadelphia
The time in Philadelphia is 5 hours behind UTC and the same as in Columbus. The current timezone in Philadelphia is Eastern Standard Time (EST). Philadelphia is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Philadelphia starts at March 9, 2025.
Details for the time in Philadelphia
| Current time | 12:03 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
DST: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| IANA time zone | America/New_York |
| Your time difference | same time as Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC-5 5 hours behind UTC |
Philadelphia Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Philadelphia uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Philadelphia.
| Last DST ended at |
Nov. 3, 2024 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 9, 2025 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Nov. 2, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |