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What time is it in Boston right now?

06:28 PM
Wed, Jun 3
Timezone
America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Coordinates
42.36, -71.06
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About the Boston timezone

The current time in Boston, US is 06:28 PM (UTC-4). Boston observes America/New_York (UTC-5).

Boston is located in US at 42.36°N, 71.06°W. View Boston on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Boston

Sunrise
5:09 AM
Solar noon
12:41 PM
Sunset
8:14 PM
Day length
15h 05m

On Wednesday, June 3, Boston sees 15h 05m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:09 AM, reaches its highest point at 12:41 PM, and sets at 8:14 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Boston

Boston observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-5 → UTC-4).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-4 → UTC-5).

During DST, business hours in Boston shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Boston, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Boston from around the world

Time difference between Boston and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 12pm–5pm in Boston corresponds to 9am–2pm in Los Angeles.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
Los Angeles3 hours ahead12pm–5pm (Boston) = 9am–2pm (Los Angeles)
London5 hours behind9am–12pm (Boston) = 2pm–5pm (London)
Berlin6 hours behind9am–11am (Boston) = 3pm–5pm (Berlin)
Dubai8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo13 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney14 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Boston

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Boston and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
New YorkUS306 kmsame time
MontrealCanada403 kmsame time
Washington DCUS634 kmsame time
HalifaxCanada655 km1 hour ahead
TorontoCanada692 kmsame time
ChicagoUS1,366 km1 hour behind

Other cities in UTC-5

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Compare Boston with other cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Boston right now?
The current time in Boston, US can be seen at the top of this page. Boston observes the America/New_York timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
What timezone is Boston in?
Boston, US is in the America/New_York timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Boston?
Boston has a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Boston in 2026?
In 2026, Boston springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Boston in 2026?
In 2026, Boston falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.