Time Now in South Boston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.33° N, 71.05° W
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #36 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
South 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 South Boston, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in South Boston
Daylight Hours in South Boston
South Boston gets 15h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in South Boston is at 05:13 and sunset in South Boston is at 20:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 04m near the December solstice to 15h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between South Boston and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in South Boston
What is the current local time in South Boston?
The live local time in South Boston is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. South Boston currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is South Boston in?
South Boston uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does South Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Boston is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing South Boston's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as South Boston.
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Prayer Times in South Boston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 02:55 | 05:12 | 12:48 | 16:51 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 02:56 | 05:13 | 12:48 | 16:51 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 02:57 | 05:14 | 12:48 | 16:51 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 02:59 | 05:14 | 12:49 | 16:51 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:00 | 05:15 | 12:49 | 16:51 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:01 | 05:16 | 12:49 | 16:51 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:02 | 05:16 | 12:49 | 16:51 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for South Boston
Sunrise
in South Boston
↑
5:13 AM
Sunset
in South Boston
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
15h 10m
Dawn
in South Boston
4:38 AM
Dusk
in South Boston
8:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for South Boston
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
82.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 09:37
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Distances & Clock Changes in South Boston
How Far Is South Boston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 305 km | SW (235deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,171 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,266 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,533 km | NE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 7,221 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,743 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Dubai | 10,706 km | NE (47deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,797 km | NNW (335deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in South Boston?
South Boston next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
South Boston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from South Boston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.3deg S, 109.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Boston
What time is it in South Boston right now?
The current local time in South Boston is 07:06 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. South Boston follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is South Boston in?
South 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 South Boston?
South Boston is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to South Boston local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is South Boston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — South Boston is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in South Boston today?
Today in South Boston: sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 15h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over South Boston tonight?
The moon phase over South Boston tonight is Waning Gibbous with 82.3% illumination.
What is solar time in South Boston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In South Boston, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.