What time is 5 PM in Houston in Philadelphia?

Instant time conversion · United States to United States

Houston
5 PM
CDT · UTC-5
Live now: 7:24 AM
+1h
Philadelphia
6 PM
EDT · UTC-4
Live now: 8:24 AM

Houston to Philadelphia — Time Conversion

When it is 5 PM in Houston (Central Daylight Time, CDT), it is 6 PM in Philadelphia (Eastern Daylight Time, EDT).Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is 5 PM in Houston in Philadelphia?

5 PM Houston time (CDT) equals 6 PM in Philadelphia (EDT).

What is the time difference between Houston and Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Houston uses Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) and Philadelphia uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4).

Is 5 PM Houston a good time to call Philadelphia?

5 PM in Houston corresponds to 6 PM in Philadelphia, which is outside typical working hours. Consider scheduling between 9 AM–6 PM EDT instead.

How do I convert time from Houston to Philadelphia?

To convert Houston time to Philadelphia time, add (+1) hours. For example, 5 PM CDT = 6 PM EDT.