Current time in Boston, United States
What time is it in Boston?
Time zone
America/New_York
UTC offset
UTC−4
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Boston is in the America/New_York time zone. The current local time updates live below — no refresh needed. Use the analogue dial to read the time at a glance, or open the world clock to compare Boston with your own city and plan calls.
FAQ
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is in the America/New_York IANA time zone, currently UTC−4 from UTC.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
The clock above always reflects the current local rules for America/New_York, including any seasonal DST transitions automatically.
How accurate is this clock?
The clock uses your device's system time plus the IANA database for America/New_York. It updates every second and stays accurate as long as your device clock is correct.