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.
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
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:
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
Premium Access Pass: Eagles vs Cowboys
Voucher
STM Pregame Experience: Eagles vs Cowboys
ELF The Musical
Eagles Adrian Pass 12/29/24
ELF The Musical
Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
Suite Pass - Disney On Ice
Town Hall @ The 2300 Arena
Chalk Talk @ The Legacy Club
Flyers 2024 ROFR
STM Gift- Redeem at Service Center11th St Atrium
2024-25 Wings Full Season Discount Pass
2024-25 Full Season Discount Pass
2024-25 Half Season Discount Pass
Museums in Philadelphia, United States of America
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America
Coordinates: 39.9523° N, 75.1446° W
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"