What time zone is Boston in?

Boston is in America/New_York. This location does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

What is the population of Boston?

Boston has a population of approximately 654 thousand.

What are the coordinates of Boston?

Boston is located at latitude 42.3584°N and longitude 71.0598°W.

What iconic sights can you find in Boston?

Boston is known for Freedom Trail.

What is Boston famous for?

Boston is famous for Faneuil Hall.

How is Boston developing?

Boston shows mid-size momentum.

What makes Boston unique?

Boston is unique for boston moves fast and eats slow.

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Monday, June 22, 2026

America/New_York | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | UTC-4

Boston is 3 hours ahead of Local Time

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City Information

Population

653,833

Coordinates

Decimal:42.3584, -71.0598

DMS:42°21′30″N, 71°03′35″W

Time zone info for Boston

Time Zone

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)

UTC Offset

UTC-4

DST

Observed

Boston observes DST (America/New_York time zone).

March

8

Sun

2026

Latest change: Summer time started

Switched to UTC -4 / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

The time was set forward one hour from 03:00AM to 04:00AM local time on March 8, 2026 at 3:00 am.

November

1

Sun

2026

Next change: Winter time starts

Switching to UTC -5 / Eastern Standard Time (EST).

The time will be set back one hour from 02:00AM to 01:00AM local time on November 1, 2026 at 1:00 am.

Where is Boston?

Boston is in Massachusetts

Population: 653,833

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston

What time is it in Boston right now?

Boston is in the EDT timezone (UTC-4). The current time is displayed at the top of this page and updates automatically every second.

Does Boston observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Boston observes Daylight Saving Time. The timezone abbreviation and UTC offset change seasonally between standard time and daylight time.

How do I convert Boston time to other cities?

Use the time converter tool on this page to compare Boston with other major cities worldwide. You can select multiple cities, see time differences, and create meeting invites that work across time zones.

How do I plan a meeting with someone in Boston?

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