Geographic position of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.9524° N, 75.1636° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,447 km (2,763 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,571 km (3,462 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,466 km (8,989 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,414 km (3,985 mi) west
Philadelphia lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Philadelphia
With a population of 1,573,916, Philadelphia ranks as the 8th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) is a major international airport serving Philadelphia directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:51:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Philadelphia
Philadelphia uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Philadelphia
Business hours in Philadelphia (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Philadelphia
Compare time in Philadelphia with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Philadelphia at UTC-4.
What time is it in Philadelphia right now?
The current local time in Philadelphia is 11:51:55 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Philadelphia is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Philadelphia?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the airport serving Philadelphia. The current local time at the airport is 11:51:55.
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