Current Time in Philadelphia, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.95° N, 75.16° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #8 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Pennsylvania
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Daylight Hours in Philadelphia
Philadelphia gets 14h 58m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset is at 20:29.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 00m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:24 | 05:31 | 13:00 | 16:58 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:24 | 05:31 | 13:00 | 16:59 | 20:29 | 21:59 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:24 | 05:31 | 13:00 | 16:59 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:24 | 05:31 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:24 | 05:31 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:23 | 05:31 | 13:01 | 17:00 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:23 | 05:31 | 13:01 | 17:00 | 20:31 | 22:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Philadelphia
Sunrise
in Philadelphia
↑
5:31 AM
Sunset
in Philadelphia
↓
8:29 PM
Day Length
14h 57m
Dawn
in Philadelphia
4:58 AM
Dusk
in Philadelphia
9:02 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Philadelphia
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
11.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:01
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How Far Is Philadelphia From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 129 km | NE (49deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,844 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,700 km | NE (50deg) |
| Paris | 5,966 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,635 km | NE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,655 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,882 km | NNW (332deg) |
| Dubai | 11,137 km | NE (44deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Philadelphia's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Philadelphia and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.0deg S, 104.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia
What time is it in Philadelphia right now?
The current local time in Philadelphia is 03:15 on Friday, June 12, 2026. Philadelphia follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Philadelphia local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Philadelphia on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Philadelphia is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Philadelphia today?
Today in Philadelphia: sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset is at 20:29, giving 14h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Philadelphia tonight?
The moon phase over Philadelphia tonight is Waning Crescent with 11.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Philadelphia?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Philadelphia, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.