Current local time in Boston
Boston, United States — America/New_York (UTC-4). Updated live every second from your device clock.
United States
Boston
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- Time zone
- America/New_York
- UTC offset
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About time in Boston
Boston observes the America/New_York time zone, currently UTC-4. If the region observes daylight saving time, the clock above adjusts automatically using your browser's built-in IANA time zone database — no manual changes needed.
Use this page to quickly answer "what time is it in Boston?" before scheduling a call, booking a flight, or messaging someone in United States.
Frequently asked
- What time is it in Boston right now?
- The clock above shows the current local time in Boston, United States, refreshed every second.
- What time zone does Boston use?
- Boston is on America/New_York (UTC-4).
- Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
- If DST is observed for America/New_York, the clock above adjusts automatically on transition dates.