Time Now in Boston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.36° N, 71.06° W
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #29 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Massachusetts
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Boston is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Boston, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Boston
Daylight Hours in Boston
Boston gets 14h 55m of daylight today. Sunrise in Boston is at 05:22 and sunset in Boston is at 20:17.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 04m near the December solstice to 15h 17m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Boston and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Boston right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Boston
What is the current local time in Boston?
The live local time in Boston is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Boston currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Boston's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Boston.
Weather in Boston
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Prayer Times in Boston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:12 | 05:22 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:13 | 05:23 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:15 | 05:24 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:17 | 05:25 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:18 | 05:25 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:20 | 05:26 | 12:50 | 16:50 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:21 | 05:27 | 12:50 | 16:50 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Boston
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Boston
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Live event countdown in Boston local time
14-day Forecast for Boston
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Boston
Sunrise
in Boston
↑
5:22 AM
Sunset
in Boston
↓
8:17 PM
Day Length
14h 54m
Dawn
in Boston
4:48 AM
Dusk
in Boston
8:51 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Boston
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:18
View the detailed moon calendar for Boston with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Boston
How Far Is Boston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 306 km | SW (234deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,170 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,264 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,531 km | NE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 7,219 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,746 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Dubai | 10,704 km | NE (47deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,794 km | NNW (335deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Boston?
Boston next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Boston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Boston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.4deg S, 108.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Boston
What time is it in Boston right now?
The current local time in Boston is 20:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Boston follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Boston?
Is Boston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Boston is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Boston today?
Today in Boston: sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset is at 20:17, giving 14h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Boston tonight?
The moon phase over Boston tonight is Waxing Crescent with 17.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Boston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Boston, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.