Time in Boston
United States · Time zone America/New_York
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC-04:00
America/New_York
US
06:52 AM
06:09 PM
December 25 — Christmas Day
Local time and time zone of Boston
This page shows the local time in Boston based on the IANA time zone America/New_York. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Boston with other cities.
Boston observes seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC shifts by about an hour depending on the time of year.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Boston and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Same time
Suggested window: 09:00–18:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: -5h
Suggested window: 09:00–13:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -8h
Suggested window: 09:00–10:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -13h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -15h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Boston?
The current time in Boston is calculated live from the America/New_York time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Boston use?
Boston (US) uses the IANA time zone America/New_York.
What is the time difference between Boston and UTC?
Boston is currently UTC-04:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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