Time zone in Boston
- Time zone: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
- UTC offset right now: UTC−4
- IANA time zone ID: America/New_York
- Country: United States
Daylight saving time
Boston observes daylight saving time. Right now it is on Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4).
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks in Boston go back one hour, to UTC−5.
- On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks in Boston go forward one hour, to UTC−4.
Boston compared to other cities
| City | Time now | vs. Boston |
|---|---|---|
| New York | — | Same time |
| Los Angeles | — | 3 hrs behind |
| Chicago | — | 1 hr behind |
| London | — | 5 hrs ahead |
| Paris | — | 6 hrs ahead |
| Dubai | — | 8 hrs ahead |
| Mumbai | — | 9 hrs 30 min ahead |
| Tokyo | — | 13 hrs ahead |
Planning a call? Use the time zone converter to check any time of day.