Current time in Boston
12:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Boston right now
- Time zone
America/New_York- UTC offset
- UTC-4
- Abbreviation
- EDT
Currently on daylight saving time · Clocks go back one hour on November 1, 2026
Other cities in the same time zone
- New York, United States
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Philadelphia, United States
- Miami, United States
- Atlanta, United States
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Boston right now?
The current local time in Boston is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses America/New_York (EDT), currently UTC-4.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Currently on daylight saving time