Time in Boston, United States now
2:34:06 PM
Saturday, July 11, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:17 AM ↓ 8:21 PM
Day length 15h 4m
Solar noon 12:49 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Massachusetts (8)
Boston facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3584, -71.0598
- Population
- 653,833
Frequently asked
What time is it in Boston right now?
The current local time in Boston is shown above and updates live every second. Boston is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Boston on daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Boston and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Boston (Los Angeles is currently 11:34 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
