Frankfurt to Philadelphia Time Difference
🇩🇪 Frankfurt is currently 5 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Philadelphia. This difference varies between 6h and 5h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
6,332 km
Approx. flight
7.4h
Hour-by-Hour: Frankfurt to Philadelphia
| 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Frankfurt and Philadelphia observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind throughout the year. Currently, Frankfurt is 5 hours behind relative to Philadelphia.
Min difference
6h
Max difference
5h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Frankfurt and Philadelphia (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇩🇪 Frankfurt
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Philadelphia
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Philadelphia?
The time difference between Frankfurt and Philadelphia is currently 5 hours behind. Frankfurt uses GMT+1 (UTC+1), while Philadelphia uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 6 hours behind to 5 hours behind.
When it's noon in Frankfurt, what time is it in Philadelphia?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Frankfurt, it is 7:00 AM in Philadelphia. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Frankfurt and Philadelphia change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Frankfurt observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 6 hours behind and 5 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Frankfurt and Philadelphia?
The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Frankfurt (which is 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in Philadelphia). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Frankfurt ahead or behind Philadelphia?
Frankfurt is currently 5 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
What time zone is Frankfurt in?
Frankfurt is in the Europe/Berlin time zone, currently using GMT+1 (UTC+1). Frankfurt observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Frankfurt in Philadelphia?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Frankfurt, it is 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.