Current Time in Boston
United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)
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America/New_York
Timezone Details
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-5:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/New_York |
| Country |  United States |
| Population | 675 thousand |
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About Boston Time Zone (EST/EDT)
Boston, the capital of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the United States, operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Boston is a global center for education, medicine, and technology.
Key fact: Boston shares the same time as New York City and Toronto year-round.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Boston with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boston Time
What time is it in Boston right now? +
The current time in Boston, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Boston is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).
What timezone is Boston in? +
Boston is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.Does Boston observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Boston observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.
What is the UTC offset for Boston? +
Boston's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Boston and London? +
Boston (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Boston shares the same time as New York City and Toronto year-round.
How do I convert Boston time to UTC? +
To convert Boston time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Boston and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Boston in? +
Boston is located in North America. It is the 675 thousand population city in United States.
What is the IANA timezone name for Boston? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Boston is
America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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