DST Starts
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00 → UTC -04:00
Daylight Saving Time in Philadelphia
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Philadelphia, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Philadelphia, United States
America/New_York
DST Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -04:00 → UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time in Philadelphia in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00UTC -04:00
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -04:00UTC -05:00
DST Dates for Philadelphia by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 10, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 3, 2024 1:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 1, 2026 1:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 7, 2027 1:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2028 1:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 4, 2029 1:59 AM |
Does Philadelphia Use Daylight Saving Time?
Philadelphia has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the America/New_York time zone data.
Philadelphia Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Philadelphia is America/New_York.
Daylight Saving Time in Philadelphia FAQ
Does Philadelphia observe daylight saving time?
Philadelphia has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the America/New_York time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Philadelphia in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Philadelphia on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Philadelphia in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York.
Do the clocks change in Philadelphia in 2026?
Yes. Philadelphia has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
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