What time zone does Boston use?
Boston, United States uses America/New_York. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC -05:00.
Time in Boston, United States
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
UTC -05:00 America/New_York
Timezone Overview
Boston uses the IANA time zone America/New_York and is currently on UTC -05:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Americas, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Boston lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT BOSTON
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC -05:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- New York
- WORLD REGION
- Americas
SUN & DAYLIGHT — BOSTON
- SUNRISE
- 06:54 AM
- SUNSET
- 06:05 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 11h 10m
- SOLAR NOON
- 12:30 PM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN UNITED STATES
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Veterans Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Christmas Day |
Time SyncTime format:AM/PM
Time Comparison
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City Time FAQs
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.