What time is it in Boston, MA?
Local time in Boston, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-4 · EDT · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-4 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/New_York (EDT) |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM |
| Sunset | 06:47 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:38 PM |
| Day length | 12 h 19 min |
Daylight saving time
Boston is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-5.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | −3 h | |
| Chicago | −1 h | |
| Houston | −1 h | |
| Phoenix | −3 h | |
| San Antonio | −1 h | |
| San Diego | −3 h | |
| Dallas | −1 h | |
| Austin | −1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Boston is on EDT, that is UTC-4. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 08:00 AM in Boston — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Boston is on UTC-4. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:28 AM and sets at 06:47 PM in Boston, a day of 12 h 19 min.
Boston is currently on daylight saving time. Next change on November 1, 2026, when the offset becomes UTC-5.
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