What time zone is Boston in?

Boston uses the America/New_York time zone (EDT, UTC-04:00).

Does Boston observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Boston observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour twice a year.

Current time

Live local time in Boston, USA.

08:00:00

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

EDTUTC-04:00America/New_York

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What time zone is Boston in?: Boston uses the America/New_York time zone (EDT, UTC-04:00).
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?: Yes — Boston observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset shifts by one hour twice a year.
What country is Boston in?: Boston is in USA.

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