Current Time in Boston
The current local time in Boston, United States, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Boston’s official time zone (America/New_York) — never hardcoded. It follows daylight-saving changes automatically.
Boston vs other United States cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Boston.
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How to read the time in Boston
- 01 The large clock shows Boston’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Boston relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Boston time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston, United States uses the America/New_York time zone (IANA identifier). Boston observes daylight saving time. Its clocks run at UTC-5 in standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving, so its offset from UTC changes twice a year. The clock above always shows the correct current time.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston shifts its clocks by one hour twice a year, moving between UTC-5 (standard time) and UTC-4 (daylight saving time). Because the clock on this page is computed live from Boston's time zone, you never have to track those changes yourself — the displayed time and UTC offset update automatically.
What is the time difference between Boston and New York?
The gap between Boston and New York depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours New York and other cities are ahead of or behind Boston right now.
Is this Boston clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Boston's official IANA time zone (America/New_York) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.