Current Time in Boston
Live clock & calendar for Boston, United States
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) · UTC−4
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is on Eastern Time (EDT, UTC−4). The IANA identifier is America/New_York.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston is on daylight saving time now. The next changes:
- Sunday 1 November 2026: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (EDT → EST)
- Sunday 14 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (EST → EDT)
- Sunday 7 November 2027: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (EDT → EST)
Boston time zone
Eastern Time
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA: America/New_York · UTC−4
Daylight saving time in Boston
In effect now
Next change: Sun 1 Nov, clocks go back 1 hour (02:00 → 01:00)
Sunrise and sunset in Boston today
Sunrise 06:39 · Sunset 18:27
Daylight 11h 48m · Solar noon 12:33
Where Boston is
Boston, Massachusetts, United States 🇺🇸
42.3584° N, 71.0598° W · pop. 653,833
Time in Boston vs major world cities
| City | Local time | Difference from Boston |
|---|
| Los Angeles | Thu | 3 hours behind |
| London | Thu | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris | Thu | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai | Thu | 8 hours ahead |
| Mumbai | Thu | 9.5 hours ahead |
| Singapore | Fri | 12 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | Fri | 13 hours ahead |
| Sydney | Fri | 14 hours ahead |
| Johannesburg | Thu | 6 hours ahead |
| São Paulo | Thu | 1 hour ahead |
| Chicago | Thu | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in United States
Los AngelesCalifornia
BrooklynNew York
ChicagoIllinois
QueensNew York
HoustonTexas
PhoenixArizona
San AntonioTexas
ManhattanNew York
San DiegoCalifornia
The BronxNew York
October 2026 calendar for Boston
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Upcoming public holidays in United States
- Mon 12 Oct Columbus Day
- Wed 11 Nov Veterans Day
- Thu 26 Nov Thanksgiving Day
- Fri 25 Dec Christmas Day
- Fri 1 Jan New Year's Day
- Mon 18 Jan Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Frequently asked questions about Boston
What time zone is Boston in?
Eastern Time (EDT), UTC−4; IANA zone America/New_York.
When do the clocks change in Boston?
Next on Sunday 1 November 2026, when clocks go back from 02:00 to 01:00.