What time zone is University City in?

University City uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.

When is the next clock change in University City?

Clocks in University City move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)

Does University City observe daylight saving time?

Yes. University City observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of University City?

University City is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer

Current Time in University City, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA

5:29:23 AM

05:29:23

Sunday, October 25, 2026

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

University City is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in University City

Sunrise7:22 AMSolar noon12:44 PMSunset6:07 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Pennsylvania
County: Philadelphia County
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 17,578
Elevation: 6 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 39° 57' N / 75° 11' W

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Clock changes in University City

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Solar noon: 12:44 PM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 45 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:54 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:22 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:51 AM – 7:37 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:22 AM (east, 105.3°)
Sunset: 6:07 PM (west, 254.5°)
Day length: 10 hr 45 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:44 PM (37.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:54 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:22 AM – 7:06 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:51 AM – 7:37 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:32 PM (east, 70.2°)
Moonset: 6:44 AM (west, 286.3°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:22 AM	6:07 PM	10 hr 45 min	2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:23 AM	6:05 PM	10 hr 43 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:24 AM	6:04 PM	10 hr 40 min	2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:25 AM	6:03 PM	10 hr 38 min	2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:26 AM	6:01 PM	10 hr 35 min	2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:27 AM	6:00 PM	10 hr 33 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:28 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 31 min	2 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day

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Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is University City in?: University City uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in University City?: Clocks in University City move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does University City observe daylight saving time?: Yes. University City observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of University City?: University City is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer