Current Local Time in Boston, United States
Boston is a city in Massachusetts, United States. It keeps time in the America/New_York time zone, whose standard offset is UTC-5. Boston observes daylight saving time, so its clocks move forward by an hour in local summer and its UTC offset shifts accordingly. This page shows the current local time in Boston as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Boston facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3601° N, 71.0589° W
- Elevation
- 43 m (141 ft)
- Population
- ~654,000
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
Time zone
- Zone name
- America/New_York
- Standard offset
- UTC-5
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- Daylight saving
- Observed (UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 in summer)
- Next change
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Local time in other cities
- New York, United States
- Los Angeles, United States
- Toronto, Canada
- Chicago, United States
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Vancouver, Canada
- San Francisco, United States
- Miami, United States
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Denver, United States
- Houston, United States
- Montréal, Canada
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses the America/New_York time zone. Its standard offset is UTC-5, and it switches to UTC-4 during daylight saving time.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston moves its clocks forward by one hour in local summer and back again in winter, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.
What country is Boston in?
Boston is located in United States (Massachusetts). The local currency is the US dollar (USD) and the international calling code is +1.