What time is it in Boston, Massachusetts, United States?
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:04 ↓ 17:53 (10 h 48 m)
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-4:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
EDT
Sunrise
7:04:24 AM
Sunset
5:53:14 PM
Day Length
10 h 48 m
Population
653,833
Latitude
42.3584° N
Longitude
71.0598° W
Coordinates
42.3584° N, 71.0598° W
Time difference from Boston
| Los Angeles | − 3 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 1 hours |
| New York City | 0 |
| Toronto | 0 |
| São Paulo | + 1 hours |
| London | + 5 hours |
| Lagos | + 5 hours |
| Paris | + 6 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 6 hours |
| Zürich | + 6 hours |
| Cairo | + 7 hours |
| Istanbul | + 7 hours |
| Moscow | + 7 hours |
| Dubai | + 8 hours |
| Mumbai | + 9 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 12 hours |
| Singapore | + 12 hours |
| Shanghai | + 12 hours |
| Tokyo | + 13 hours |
| Sydney | + 15 hours |
Local time in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Boston, Massachusetts, United States follows Eastern Standard Time (UTCUTC-4:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Boston, Massachusetts, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Boston?
The current local time in Boston, United States is 1:48:42 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (UTC-4:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Boston?
Boston is UTC-4:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Boston?
Boston is located at 42.3584° N, 71.0598° W (latitude 42.3584° N, longitude 71.0598° W).
