Time in Boston Now
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) · UTC−4
About Boston
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is a world centre for higher education and research, with Harvard and MIT across the river in Cambridge, and a hub for hospitals, biotechnology, finance and asset management. Visitors follow the Freedom Trail through its revolutionary-era history.
Boston follows Eastern Time: Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) in summer. It shares the same clock as New York, Washington DC and Toronto. Being on the north-east coast, it is five hours behind London for most of the year, and its winter sunsets come early, typically around 4:15pm in December.
- Country
- United States of America
- Population
- 667,137
- Currency
- USD United States Dollar
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Continent
- North America
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Coordinates
- 42.3601, -71.0589
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is in the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (EDT), which is UTC−4.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 1 November 2026
What is the time difference between Boston and UTC?
Boston is currently UTC−4.
What is the dialling code for Boston?
The international dialling code for Boston is +1.
When is the best time to call Boston from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 13:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 13:00 in Boston.