Philadelphia Time Now - Live Eastern Time
Current Time in Philadelphia
About Philadelphia Time Zone & Business Hours
⏰ Philadelphia Time Details
- Time Zone: Eastern Time
- UTC Offset: UTC-5/-4
- State: Pennsylvania
- Population: 1.6 million
- Metro Area: 6.1 million
🏢 Philadelphia Business Hours
- Business District: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ea
- Banks: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ea (Mon-Fri)
- Retail/Shopping: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Ea
- Restaurants: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Ea
📊 Philadelphia Economy & Business Info
🏭 Major Industries
- Healthcare
- Education
- Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Biotechnology
Economic Focus: Major healthcare and education center, historic tourism, pharmaceutical industry
💼 Business & Economic Facts
- Population: 1.6 million
- Metro Population: 6.1 million
- Economic Rank: #6 largest city in USA
- Key Fact: Major pharmaceutical hub
🌍 Location & Geography
- State: Pennsylvania
- Time Zone: Eastern Time
- Region: Northeast
- Founded: 1682
📈 Current Business Climate
- Business Environment: Established business center
- Major Employers: Comcast, Jefferson Health, University of Pennsylvania
- Growth Sectors: Biotech, fintech, digital health
- Cost of Living: High
🏙️ Philadelphia Districts & Neighborhoods Time
Center City
Eastern Time Zone
Same time across all Philadelphia areas
University City
Eastern Time Zone
Same time across all Philadelphia areas
Northern Liberties
Eastern Time Zone
Same time across all Philadelphia areas
Fishtown
Eastern Time Zone
Same time across all Philadelphia areas
Old City
Eastern Time Zone
Same time across all Philadelphia areas
South Philadelphia
Eastern Time Zone
Same time across all Philadelphia areas
❓ Philadelphia Time Zone FAQ
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is in the Eastern Time Zone. The UTC offset is UTC-5/-4. Philadelphia follows the same time as all of Pennsylvania.
What time is it in Philadelphia right now?
The current time in Philadelphia is displayed at the top of this page and updates every second. Philadelphia follows Eastern Time year-round.
What are typical business hours in Philadelphia?
Standard Philadelphia business hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time for offices, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for banks, and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM for retail establishments.
What are the major industries in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia's economy is driven by Healthcare, Education, Financial Services. Major healthcare and education center, historic tourism, pharmaceutical industry
How does Philadelphia time compare to other major cities?
Philadelphia is same time as NYC, 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles