Current Time in Boston, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Boston time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
42.36° N, 71.06° W
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Sunset
4:34 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to London | +5 hours | |
| Boston to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Boston to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Boston to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Boston to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Boston. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Boston
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Boston and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Boston. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Boston?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 4:34 PM local time, giving 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Boston?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Boston follows Eastern Time.