Pennsylvania Time Zone
Pennsylvania is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Pennsylvania.
🗺️ Pennsylvania Time Zone: Current local time in Pennsylvania is shown above. Pennsylvania follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Pennsylvania time zone
Pennsylvania is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. The entire state observes Eastern Time (ET) statewide. Pennsylvania observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Pennsylvania Time Zone
Pennsylvania is entirely within the Eastern Time (ET) zone with an offset of UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). Pennsylvania observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pennsylvania in?
Pennsylvania is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Pennsylvania observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Pennsylvania observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Pennsylvania?
The standard UTC offset for Pennsylvania is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.