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: EDT
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 sits in the America/New_York time zone, UTC−05:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. South Boston lies barely above sea level, at roughly 14 m. The closest large city is New York, about 305 km away. As one of the United States's largest cities, South Boston is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today South Boston sees 11h 40m between a 06:42 sunrise and a 18:23 sunset.
Time & Daylight in South Boston
Daylight Hours in South Boston
South Boston gets 11h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in South Boston is at 06:42 and sunset in South Boston is at 18:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 04m near the December solstice to 15h 16m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 2 Oct ● | 05:05 | 06:42 | 12:33 | 15:49 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Sat, 3 Oct | 05:07 | 06:43 | 12:33 | 15:48 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sun, 4 Oct | 05:08 | 06:44 | 12:32 | 15:47 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 5 Oct | 05:09 | 06:45 | 12:32 | 15:46 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 05:10 | 06:46 | 12:32 | 15:44 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 05:11 | 06:47 | 12:32 | 15:43 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 05:12 | 06:48 | 12:31 | 15:42 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for South Boston
Sunrise
in South Boston
↑
6:42 AM
Sunset
in South Boston
↓
6:23 PM
Day Length
11h 40m
Dawn
in South Boston
6:14 AM
Dusk
in South Boston
6:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for South Boston
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
55.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:23
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 14:39
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 22:12 on Friday, October 02, 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-04:00). 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?
Right now South Boston sits at UTC-04:00. Going from UTC to local time in South Boston means moving the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is South Boston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — South Boston is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 02, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in South Boston today?
South Boston sees sunrise at 06:42 and sunset at 18:23 today, giving 11h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over South Boston tonight?
The moon phase over South Boston tonight is Last Quarter with 55.5% 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.