🇺🇸 Boston

Boston runs on UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 5:09 AMSunset 8:26 PM(local)

Boston: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
BostonUTC-4EDT
Dialing code+1
Population653,833
Coordinates42.36°N, 71.06°W
Elevation14 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Boston right now?
Boston runs on UTC-4 (EDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is on UTC-4 (EDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Boston use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Boston commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).