Time zone in Boston
- Time zone: Eastern Standard Time
- UTC offset right now: UTC−5
- IANA time zone ID: America/New_York
- Country: United States
Daylight saving time
Boston observes daylight saving time. Right now it is on Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5).
- On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks in Boston go forward one hour, to UTC−4.
- On Sunday, November 7, 2027, clocks in Boston go back one hour, to UTC−5.
Boston compared to other cities
| City | Time now | vs. Boston |
|---|---|---|
| New York | — | Same time |
| Los Angeles | — | 3 hrs behind |
| Chicago | — | 1 hr behind |
| London | — | 5 hrs ahead |
| Paris | — | 6 hrs ahead |
| Dubai | — | 9 hrs ahead |
| Mumbai | — | 10 hrs 30 min ahead |
| Tokyo | — | 14 hrs ahead |
Planning a call? Use the time zone converter to check any time of day.
Calling Boston
Office hours in Boston and London overlap for about 3 hours a day, from 2 PM to 5 PM in London (9 AM to 12 PM in Boston).
When it's 9 AM in Boston today, it's New York: Sat 9:00 AM · London: Sat 2:00 PM · Dubai: Sat 6:00 PM · Tokyo: Sat 11:00 PM · Sydney: Sun 1:00 AM.