Current Time in Boston — Time Now
What time is it in Boston, United States? The current local time in Boston is shown live, with the date, EDT time zone and UTC-04:00 offset.
Current time in Boston
The clock above shows the exact current time in Boston, United States, updating live every second. Because the time is read from a live time-zone database, it is correct no matter where you are viewing from — your own device's time zone does not affect it.
Time zone in Boston
| Time zone | EDT (America/New_York) |
| UTC offset | UTC-04:00 |
| Country | United States |
| Daylight saving | Observed — currently in effect |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Boston
| Sunrise | 5:07 AM |
| Sunset | 8:18 PM |
| Day length | 15h 10m |
| Solar noon | 12:42 PM |
| Coordinates | 42.36°, -71.06° |
Today is day 157 of 2026 (week 23), with 208 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Boston's coordinates and shown in local time.
Daylight saving time in Boston
Boston observes daylight saving time, so the clocks change twice a year and the UTC offset shifts by an hour between summer and winter. The live clock above always reflects the current offset automatically.
| Latest change | 8 Mar 2026 — clocks went forward to EDT (UTC-04:00) |
| Next change | 1 Nov 2026 — clocks go back to EST (UTC-05:00) |
Boston on the map
Location: United States · Coordinates: 42.36°, -71.06° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
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Time difference from Boston
How Boston compares to other major cities right now:
| Auckland | 16h behind |
| Sydney | 14h behind |
| Tokyo | 13h behind |
| Seoul | 13h behind |
| Singapore | 12h behind |
| Hong Kong | 12h behind |
| Beijing | 12h behind |
| Shanghai | 12h behind |
| Bangkok | 11h behind |
| Dhaka | 10h behind |
| Mumbai | 9.5h behind |
| New Delhi | 9.5h behind |
| Dubai | 8h behind |
| Moscow | 7h behind |
| Istanbul | 7h behind |
| Paris | 6h behind |
| Berlin | 6h behind |
| London | 5h behind |
| São Paulo | 1h behind |
| New York City | Same time |
| Toronto | Same time |
| Chicago | 1h ahead |
| Mexico City | 2h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 3h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Boston right now?
The current local time in Boston, United States is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is in the EDT time zone, which is UTC-04:00.
Is Boston on daylight saving time?
Boston observes daylight saving time and is currently on DST. Clocks next change on Sunday, 1 November 2026, when Boston moves the clocks back to EST.
How many hours is Boston ahead of Auckland?
Boston is 16 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Boston today?
Today the sun rises at 5:07 AM and sets at 8:18 PM in Boston, giving 15h 10m of daylight.