Boston observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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Boston Time Zone: EST/EDT and UTC-5
Boston operates on EST/EDT (UTC-5), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 5 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Boston observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Boston and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Boston, useful reference points: Boston is 5 hours behind London on GMT and the same time New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Boston right now?
Boston follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Boston, updated every second.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is in EST/EDT (UTC-5). The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Boston observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Boston and London?
Boston (EST, UTC-5) is 5 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Boston and New York?
Boston (EST, UTC-5) is the same time New York (during EDT, UTC−4).