🇺🇸 South Boston

South 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)

South Boston: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4 EDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
South BostonUTC-4EDT
Dialing code+1
Population571,281
Coordinates42.33°N, 71.05°W
Elevation14 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in South Boston right now?
South 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 South Boston in?
South Boston is on UTC-4 (EDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does South Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Boston changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does South Boston use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
South Boston commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).