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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -05:00 (EST) |
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What time is it in Boston?
The current time in Boston is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Boston is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Boston is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Boston is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Boston is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Boston
| Time zone | America/New_York |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Boston
Today, November 6, 2026, the sun rises in Boston at 06:24 and sets at 16:31 (local time), giving 10 h 08 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:27.
More about Boston
See the location and GPS coordinates of Boston, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Boston and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Boston
What time is it in Boston right now?
The current time in Boston is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/New_York time zone.
What is the time difference between Boston and Washington, D.C.?
Boston is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Boston is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Boston is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Boston?
Today, November 6, 2026, the sun rises in Boston at 06:24 and sets at 16:31 (local time), giving 10 h 08 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:27.
