Houston to Philadelphia — Time Difference
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Time Difference: Houston vs Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Houston is in Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) and Philadelphia is in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4).
Use the table below to find the equivalent Philadelphia time for any hour in Houston. Click any row to see the full conversion page for that hour.
Business Hours — Houston to Philadelphia
"Good" = both cities within business hours (9 AM–5 PM)
Full 24-Hour Table — Houston to Philadelphia
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
What time is it in Philadelphia when it is 9 AM in Houston?
9 AM in Houston (CDT) equals 10 AM in Philadelphia (EDT).
Is Houston ahead or behind Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
What is the best time to call from Houston to Philadelphia?
The best time to call from Houston to Philadelphia is between 9 AM–4 PM Houston time, when Philadelphia is also within normal working hours (9 AM–5 PM).
Time Zones
Houston
Central Daylight Time
CDT · UTC-5
Philadelphia
Eastern Daylight Time
EDT · UTC-4
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