Current Local Time in Boston
Boston, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Boston follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Boston
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold snowy winters (-4 to 3°C). Beautiful fall foliage.
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📍About Boston Time Zone
Boston is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Boston serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Boston is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Boston, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Last call at bars is 2 AM. Many student-oriented businesses stay open late. local time. Boston observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Boston has a population of approximately 690K (4.9M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Boston from abroad, use the country code +1 617. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Boston time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Boston ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Boston Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 42.36°, -71.06°
- • Calling Code: +1 617