Current local time in Pittsburgh, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Pennsylvania |
| Population | about 1.5 million |
| Coordinates | 40.43° N, 80.00° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Pittsburgh uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:49 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 3 min |
| September equinox | 7:07 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:39 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 16 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Pittsburgh at about 12:29 PM in mid-January, and about 1:25 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun, because Pittsburgh sits at 80.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Pittsburgh time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 92 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Canton | 123 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Akron | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Cleveland | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Erie | 189 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 259 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Harrisburg | 265 km (164 mi) | same time |
| York | 283 km (176 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Minneapolis
Questions people ask
What time zone is Pittsburgh in?
Pittsburgh is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Pittsburgh have daylight saving time?
Pittsburgh uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Pittsburgh when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Pittsburgh's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).