About Boston Time
Boston, located in Massachusetts, operates on the Eastern Time Zone. This means it observes Eastern Standard Time (EST) during the winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) during the summer. The state of Massachusetts observes daylight saving time, advancing clocks by one hour in the spring and turning them back in the autumn. EST is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5), while EDT is 4 hours behind (UTC-4).
🌍 Timezone
America/New_York (EST/EDT)
UTC-5 (Winter)
UTC-4 (Summer)
☀️ Daylight Saving Time
Massachusetts observes DST
Clocks change in March & November
Time moves forward 1 hour in summer
📍 Location
Latitude: 42.3601° N
Longitude: 71.0589° W
Major city in Massachusetts, USA
Current Time in Major Timezones
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Time in Boston vs Major Cities
As a global center for education, technology, and American history, knowing the time in Boston is essential. Here is a comparison of Boston time with other major cities:
Time Differences
Los Angeles: -3 hours
London: +5 hours
Paris: +6 hours
Dubai: +8 hours (Summer) / +9 hours (Winter)
Tokyo: +13 hours (Summer) / +14 hours (Winter)
Practical Time Information
Boston's rhythm is a unique blend of its historic past and innovative future. Knowing the local time is crucial for coordinating with businesses in the Financial District, catching a tour along the Freedom Trail, or navigating the academic schedules of its many world-class universities.
Daylight hours in Boston vary significantly by season. In summer, the sun can rise before 5:30 AM and set after 8:00 PM. In the winter, sunrise is often after 7:00 AM, with sunset occurring as early as 4:15 PM.
Time in Major Cities
Compare Boston time with major cities around the world. All times are synchronized and updated in real-time.