Current Time in Boston
Boston, United States · America/New_York · Population ~675,647
EDT · UTC-4
Time Zone Details
- Current Time
- 01:57 (EDT)
- Date
- Sep 2, 2026
- Time Zone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- UTC-04
- Daylight Saving Time
- In effect
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 42.3601°N, 71.0589°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Boston?
The current local time in Boston is shown on this page. It is 01:57 (EDT, UTC-4).
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4).
What is Boston time in UTC?
Boston is UTC-4 relative to UTC.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston (America/New_York) observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes between standard time and daylight time each year.
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