City Details: Philadelphia

A few alternate names for Philadelphia are: Coaquannock, Fi-sang, Fi-sàng, Filadehl'fija, Filadel'fi, Filadel'fij, Filadel'fija, Filadelfi, Filadelfia, Filadelfiae

Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is the sixth-most populous city in the United States with a population of 1.6 million at the 2020 census, while the Philadelphia metropolitan area with 6.33 million residents is the nation's ninth-largest metropolitan area. Philadelphia is known for its culture, cuisine, and history, maintaining contemporary influence in business and industry, culture, sports, and music.

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General Information

  • Official Name: United States of America
  • Common Name: United States
  • Population: 1576251
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Coordinates: 39.95238, -75.16362
  • Country Code: USA
  • Continent: North America

Closest Airports to Philadelphia

  • 1. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), distance from city center: 11.12 km
  • 2. Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), distance from city center: 19.42 km
  • 3. Wings Field (BBX), distance from city center: 22.32 km

Location of Philadelphia

United States Country Details

  • Country: United States
  • Official Name: United States of America
  • Capital: Washington, D.C.
  • Region: Americas
  • Subregion: North America
  • Population: 329,484,123
  • Area: 9,372,610 km²
  • Languages: English
  • Currency: United States dollar ($)
  • Timezones: UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Canada
  • Mexico

Holidays in Philadelphia, United States of America

Planning a short trip? Check out the Long Weekends Calendar in United States of America for 2026

  • New Year's Day - 2026-01-01
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2026-01-19
  • Lincoln's Birthday - 2026-02-12
  • Washington's Birthday - 2026-02-16
  • Good Friday - 2026-04-03
  • Good Friday - 2026-04-03
  • Truman Day - 2026-05-08
  • Memorial Day - 2026-05-25
  • Juneteenth National Independence Day - 2026-06-19
  • Independence Day - 2026-07-03
  • Labour Day - 2026-09-07
  • Columbus Day - 2026-10-12
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day - 2026-10-12
  • Veterans Day - 2026-11-11
  • Thanksgiving Day - 2026-11-26
  • Christmas Day - 2026-12-25

Daylight Saving Time in Philadelphia, United States of America

Year DST Start DST End
2025 Mar 9, 2025, 7:00 AM Nov 2, 2025, 7:00 AM
2026 Mar 8, 2026, 7:00 AM Nov 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
2027 Mar 14, 2027, 7:00 AM Nov 7, 2027, 7:00 AM
2028 Mar 12, 2028, 7:00 AM Nov 5, 2028, 7:00 AM
2029 Mar 11, 2029, 7:00 AM Nov 4, 2029, 7:00 AM
2030 Mar 10, 2030, 7:00 AM Nov 3, 2030, 7:00 AM
2031 Mar 9, 2031, 7:00 AM Nov 2, 2031, 7:00 AM
2032 Mar 14, 2032, 7:00 AM Nov 7, 2032, 7:00 AM
2033 Mar 13, 2033, 7:00 AM Nov 6, 2033, 7:00 AM
2034 Mar 12, 2034, 7:00 AM Nov 5, 2034, 7:00 AM

Top Events in Philadelphia, United States of America

Ticketmaster Tunnel Club: Eagles vs. Cowboys
Event
Dec
29
Sun

Ticketmaster Tunnel Club: Eagles vs. Cowboys

6:00 PM
Lincoln Financial Field
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Premium Access Pass: Eagles vs Cowboys
Event
Dec
29
Sun

Premium Access Pass: Eagles vs Cowboys

6:00 PM
GENERAL ADMISSION
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Voucher
Event
Dec
29
Sun

Voucher

6:00 PM
GENERAL ADMISSION
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STM Pregame Experience: Eagles vs Cowboys
Event
Dec
29
Sun

STM Pregame Experience: Eagles vs Cowboys

6:00 PM
GENERAL ADMISSION
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ELF The Musical
Event
Dec
29
Sun

ELF The Musical

7:00 PM
Walnut Street Theatre
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Eagles Adrian Pass 12/29/24
Event
Dec
29
Sun

Eagles Adrian Pass 12/29/24

9:25 PM
Wells Fargo Center
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ELF The Musical
Event
Dec
30
Mon

ELF The Musical

12:00 AM
Walnut Street Theatre
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Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
Event
Dec
30
Mon

Suite Pass - Disney On Ice

4:00 PM
Wells Fargo Center
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Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
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Dec
30
Mon

Suite Pass - Disney On Ice

8:00 PM
Wells Fargo Center
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Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
Event
Dec
31
Tue

Suite Pass - Disney On Ice

12:00 AM
Wells Fargo Center
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Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
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Dec
31
Tue

Suite Pass - Disney On Ice

3:00 PM
Wells Fargo Center
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Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
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Dec
31
Tue

Suite Pass - Disney On Ice

7:00 PM
Wells Fargo Center
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Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
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Dec
31
Tue

Suite Pass - Disney On Ice

11:00 PM
Wells Fargo Center
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Town Hall @ The 2300 Arena
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Feb
21
Fri

Town Hall @ The 2300 Arena

10:30 PM
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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Chalk Talk @ The Legacy Club
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Mar
5
Wed

Chalk Talk @ The Legacy Club

10:30 PM
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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Flyers 2024 ROFR
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Apr
15
Tue

Flyers 2024 ROFR

11:00 PM
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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STM Gift- Redeem at Service Center11th St Atrium
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Apr
15
Tue

STM Gift- Redeem at Service Center11th St Atrium

11:30 PM
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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2024-25 Wings Full Season Discount Pass
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Jun
15
Sun

2024-25 Wings Full Season Discount Pass

11:00 PM
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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2024-25 Full Season Discount Pass
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Jun
15
Sun

2024-25 Full Season Discount Pass

11:00 PM
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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2024-25 Half Season Discount Pass
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Jun
15
Sun

2024-25 Half Season Discount Pass

11:00 PM
Xfinity Mobile Arena
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Museums in Philadelphia, United States of America

Museum

Penn Museum

3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9493° N, 75.1920° W

Hours: Tu 10:00-17:00 • We 10:00-20:00 • Th-Su 10:00-17:00

Museum

Philadelphia Museum of Art

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9656° N, 75.1815° W

Hours: Su,Mo,Th,Sa 10:00-17:00 • Fr 10:00-20:45

Museum

National Constitution Center

525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9535° N, 75.1492° W

Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00

Museum

Independence Visitor Center

599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9515° N, 75.1499° W

Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00

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Franklin Institute

222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9582° N, 75.1731° W

Hours: 09:30-17:00

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Barnes Foundation

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9605° N, 75.1727° W

Hours: Th-Sa,Su, Mo 11:00-17:00

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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

101 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9502° N, 75.1485° W

Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00, Sa,Su 10:00-17:30

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African American Museum in Philadelphia

701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9532° N, 75.1518° W

Hours: Th-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00

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Independence Seaport Museum

211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9459° N, 75.1405° W

Hours: 10:00-17:00

Museum

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

118 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9552° N, 75.1637° W

Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00 • Sa-Su 11:00-17:00

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National Liberty Museum

321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9490° N, 75.1469° W

Hours: Th-Mo 10:00-17:00

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Science History Institute

315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9491° N, 75.1465° W

Hours: We-Sa 10:00-17:00

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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9428° N, 75.1594° W

Hours: We-Mo 11:00-18:00

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Museum of the American Revolution

101 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9484° N, 75.1458° W

Hours: 10:00-17:00

Museum

Please Touch Museum

4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9795° N, 75.2091° W

Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:30 • Tu off • Su 11:00-16:30 • Nov We[4] 09:00-14:00 • Dec 24 09:00-14:00 • Dec 31 09:00-14:00 • Jul 04 off • Nov Th[4] off • Sep Mo[1] off • May Mo[-1] off

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Eastern State Penitentiary

2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9683° N, 75.1727° W

Hours: Su-Sa 10:00-17:00 • Jan 01, Dec 23, Dec 24 off

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Merchants' Exchange Building

143 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9473° N, 75.1460° W

Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30

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Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9568° N, 75.1713° W

Hours: We-Fr 10:00-16:30 • Sa,Su 10:00-17:00

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Betsy Ross House

239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9523° N, 75.1446° W

Museum

Mount Pleasant

Philadelphia, PA 19121, United States of America

Coordinates: 39.9834° N, 75.1998° W

Hours: Apr-Dec: Th-Su 13:00-14:00, 14:30-15:30 "Guided Tour"