Current Time in Boston (2026)

Boston is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Eastern Daylight Time

America/New_York · EDT

UTC offset

UTC−4

Daylight saving now

Yes — Boston is on summer time

Next clock change

November 1, 2026

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Compare Boston with another city

• Boston ↔ New York
• Boston ↔ Los Angeles
• Boston ↔ San Francisco
• Boston ↔ Chicago
• Boston ↔ Denver
• Boston ↔ Toronto
• Boston ↔ Mexico City
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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Boston right now?

The current time in Boston is 11:34 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Boston uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/New_York, EDT).

What timezone is Boston in?

Boston is in the Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/New_York, abbreviation: EDT).

What is Boston's UTC offset?

Boston is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Boston observe daylight saving?

Yes — Boston observes daylight saving time. Boston is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.