Current Time in Boston, Massachusetts
Check the current time in Boston, including its time zone, UTC offset, and daylight saving status. Use this page to quickly plan calls, travel, or meetings with people in Boston.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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About Time in Boston
Boston follows Eastern Time (ET). The cradle of the American Revolution and home to world-class universities, Boston observes EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) in summer.
The current time in Boston is displayed above and updates every second. Today in Boston, the sun rises at approximately 5:48 AM and sets at approximately 7:39 PM. The current date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Whether you're scheduling a meeting across time zones, planning travel to Boston, or simply curious about the local time, NowTimeHub provides accurate, real-time information for Boston, Massachusetts and hundreds of other cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Boston observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Boston observes Daylight Saving Time.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is in the America/New_York time zone with an offset of GMT-04:00 from UTC.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Boston?
Today, sunrise in Boston is at approximately 5:48 AM and sunset at approximately 7:39 PM. Times vary throughout the year.
What is the current time in Boston?
The current time in Boston is shown in the live clock above. This page updates every second to show the accurate local time.
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Last updated: August 2026