Pennsylvania Time Zone

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What time zone is it in Pennsylvania?

Answer

Time zone in Pennsylvania
Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5)

Daylight time is in force right now: UTC−4. Standard time is UTC−5.

More about the zone: Eastern Time.

Time Zone Facts

Time zone
Eastern Time
Abbreviations
EST / EDT
Standard time
UTC−5
Daylight saving time
UTC−4
Clock changes
daylight time from March 8, 2026 and standard time from November 1, 2026
Daylight saving time in effect now
Yes

Time Difference

UTC
4 hours behind
Central Time
1 hour ahead
Mountain Time
2 hours ahead
Pacific Time
3 hours ahead
Moscow Time
MSK−8 in standard time, MSK−7 in daylight time

Current time in Pennsylvania

UTC−4 — subtract 4 hours from UTC

See Also

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FAQ

What time zone is it in Pennsylvania?

Time zone in Pennsylvania Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5)

Is daylight saving time observed in Pennsylvania?

Yes. This year the clocks there go to daylight time from March 8, 2026 and standard time from November 1, 2026.

What is the time difference in Pennsylvania compared with UTC?

Right now the clock in Pennsylvania is 4 hours behind UTC, and MSK−8 in standard time, MSK−7 in daylight time against Moscow Time.