Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
PAUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Pennsylvania in?
Pennsylvania is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 daylight). Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both operate on Eastern Time.
Current Local Time in Pennsylvania
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityHarrisburgState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
PhiladelphiaPA
EDTPittsburghPA
EDTAllentownPA
EDTReadingPA
EDTEriePA
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania Time Zone
Official answers regarding Pennsylvania local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Pennsylvania in?▼
Pennsylvania is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 daylight). Philadelphia and Pittsburgh both operate on Eastern Time.
Does Pennsylvania observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Pennsylvania observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?▼
The capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).