Current Time in Boston
The live local time in Boston, United States — New York (America/New_York). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Boston
Boston follows the America/New_York time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Boston observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Boston with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Boston quick facts
- Country
- United States
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 (January) / UTC−4 (July)
- Calling code
- +1
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 4.9 million
- Coordinates
- 42.36°N, 71.06°W
Best time to call Boston
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 AM–12:00 PM in Boston. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Boston time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Boston in?+
Boston is in the America/New_York time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/New_York), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever United States observes it.
When do the clocks change in Boston?+
Boston observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the best time to call Boston from London?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 AM–12:00 PM in Boston. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Boston time.