🇺🇸 Boston, MA, United States · Night

Time in Boston, MA

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7:41 PM · Friday, October 9, 2026

  • EDT
  • UTC-4
  • America/New York
Sunrise
06:51
Sunset
18:14
Daylight
11 h 23 min

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Eastern Daylight Time · UTC-4

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Time in Boston, MA, in detail

  • Time zone EDT Eastern Daylight Time
  • UTC offset UTC-4 IANA zone America/New_York
  • Daylight saving On summer time Clocks go back to UTC-5 on November 1, 2026 at 01:00 .
  • Sunrise 06:51 Solar noon at 12:32
  • Sunset 18:14 11 h 23 min of daylight
  • People on this clock 675,647 United States
  • Coordinates 42.36°, -71.06° Sunrise and sunset are calculated from this position.

Time in Boston, MA: common questions

What time zone is Boston, MA, in?
Boston uses Eastern Daylight Time, IANA time zone America/New_York. The current offset is UTC−4.
What is the UTC offset of Boston, MA?
Standard time in Boston is UTC−5; during summer time it is UTC−4. The offset right now is UTC−4.
Do the clocks change in Boston, MA?
Yes, the clocks in Boston switch between UTC−5 and UTC−4. Next change: November 1, 2026, when clocks go back to standard time (UTC−5).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Boston, MA?
Sunrise in Boston is at 6:49 AM and sunset at 6:12 PM on October 9, which gives 11 hours and 23 minutes of daylight.
Which other places are on the same time as Boston, MA?
The same time as in Boston, UTC−4, is used right now in Canada, in Venezuela, in Bolivia, in Cuba, in Haiti, in the Dominican Republic, and in 22 other countries and territories.
How does the time in Boston, MA, compare with Lisbon, Chiang Mai, or Mexico City?
Taking Boston as the reference, Lisbon is 5 hours ahead, Chiang Mai is 11 hours ahead, and Mexico City is 2 hours behind.
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