The current local time in Boston, United States, live to the second — with today’s date, the UTC offset, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind Boston is from you.
Boston is in United States and observes the America/New York time zone, currently UTC-4. The clock above is live and updates every second, and it automatically reflects daylight saving time whenever Boston is observing it — so the offset you see is always the one in effect right now.
To see how Boston lines up with your own location or with colleagues elsewhere, open the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe. You can also pin Boston to your world clock board to keep an eye on it alongside other cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current local time in Boston?
The current local time in Boston, United States is shown live at the top of this page and updates every second. Boston follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses the America/New_York time zone. The clock on this page automatically adjusts for daylight saving time whenever Boston is observing it, so the UTC offset shown is always the one currently in effect.
How can I see the time difference between Boston and my location?
Use the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe to compare Boston with your own time zone, or pin it to your world clock board to track it alongside other cities.