What time is it in Boston?
Boston uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) when daylight saving is on.
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Comparing Boston with the time zone on this device.
Same clock
These cities stay on the same time as Boston.
Overlap with Boston
The hour gap is the easy part. These pages show when both cities are actually in the workday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) when daylight saving is on.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). Twice a year the gap to a city that stays put moves by an hour.
How far ahead or behind is Boston?
It depends where you are. This page compares Boston with the time zone on your device, then links the overlap pages that show the shared work hours with other cities.