Philadelphia Washington DC Time Difference

Is There a Time Difference Between Philadelphia and Washington DC?

Philadelphia and Washington DC are in the same time zone. When it's 3:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's also 3:00 PM in Washington DC. Both cities use Eastern Time (ET) and observe daylight saving time together.

These two cities are only about 140 miles apart along the I-95 corridor, part of the Northeast Megalopolis. Both are significant in American history - Philadelphia as the birthplace of the nation and Washington DC as its capital.

Best Time to Call Washington DC from Philadelphia

Any time works! With no time difference, standard business hours of 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM work perfectly for both cities.

Philadelphia and Washington DC are connected by Amtrak's Northeast Regional and Acela trains, with travel times of about 1.5-2 hours. Both cities are major centers for government, education, and healthcare industries.

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