Boston — Local Time

10:39:29
Monday, July 20, 2026
EDT(Eastern Daylight Time)UTC-4
Sunrise
05:54
Sunset
20:47
Day Length
14h 53m
Solar Noon
13:21
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:21 · Civil Dusk: 21:21
05:5420:47
Golden hour · Morning
05:55 – 06:36
Golden hour · Evening
20:06 – 20:47
-2min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

EST → EDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour
EDT → ESTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 104d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 34%
Moonrise: 12:13 · Moonset: 00:37
First Quarter · 2d

Time Difference

London
15:39+5h
Paris
16:39+6h
Athens
17:39+7h
Moscow
17:39+7h
Dubai
18:39+8h
Mumbai
20:09+9h 30m
Beijing
22:39+12h
Tokyo
23:39+13h
Sydney
00:39+14h

Distance Calculator

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Boston, United States
42° 38' N, 78° 44' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
49d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
84d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
114d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
129d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
158d
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Nearby Cities

Fowlerville3.4 km
EDT
Colden4.7 km
EDT
North Boston7.1 km
EDT
Wyandale8.5 km
EDT
Concord10.4 km
EDT
Footes9.1 km
EDT
Woodside12.1 km
EDT
East Concord11.7 km
EDT
Hamburg12.2 km
EDT

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Boston?

The current local time in Boston, United States is displayed above in real-time. Boston uses the EDT timezone (UTC-4).

Does Boston observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Boston observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Boston?

Today in Boston, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset is at 20:47. The total day length is 14h 53m.

What is the UTC offset for Boston?

Boston is in the EDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.