πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Riga ↔ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Philadelphia

Riga is usually 7 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Both observe daylight saving time, so the difference shifts by an hour for a few weeks around the spring and autumn changeovers.

Sunrise 4:35 AMSunset 10:21 PM(local)

Sunrise 5:36 AMSunset 8:34 PM(local)

Riga: daylight saving timeNow UTC+3. Next change: October 25, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
Philadelphia: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 β€” clocks go back 1 hour.
RigaUTC+3
PhiladelphiaUTC-4EDT

πŸ‡±πŸ‡» Riga

Dialing code+371
Population742,572
Coordinates56.95Β°N, 24.11Β°E
Elevation6 m

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Philadelphia

Dialing code+1
Population1,573,916
Coordinates39.95Β°N, 75.16Β°W
Elevation12 m

Best time for a call: 16:00–18:00 in RigaAdd to calendar

25 October 2026 β€” 1 November 2026: the gap is 6h instead of the usual 7h β€” Riga and Philadelphia change clocks on different days.

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Riga and Philadelphia?
Riga is 7 hours ahead of Philadelphia. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Riga and Philadelphia?
The best window to call is 16:00–18:00 Riga time, when working hours overlap in both cities. Pick an hour on the strips to add it to your calendar.
Why does the time difference between Riga and Philadelphia change?
Because Riga and Philadelphia switch to or from daylight saving time on different dates, the gap between them is temporarily larger or smaller for a few weeks around those changes.