Time Zone Converter

Local Time in Boston, Massachusetts, USA at 5am

Fri, Nov 6, 2026
(GMT-05:00) Eastern Standard Time
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Los Angeles

3 hours behind

Chicago

1 hour behind

New York

Current

London

5 hours ahead

Jerusalem

7 hours ahead

Beijing

13 hours ahead

About the time in Boston

Boston, United States is in the Eastern Time time zone (EST), currently UTC-05:00.

Eastern Time observes daylight saving time, so Boston shifts between EST and EDT through the year — it is currently on EST.

The clock above shows the current local time in Boston. Use the converter to translate it to other cities and time zones.

Upcoming clock changes in Boston

Local time, over the next 12 months.

  1. Clocks go forward 1 hour to EDT (UTC-04:00)

    Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is in Eastern Time (EST), currently UTC-05:00.
What is the UTC offset in Boston?
Boston is currently UTC-05:00.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Eastern Time switches between EST (standard) and EDT (daylight saving) during the year.
When do clocks next change in Boston?
On Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, clocks go forward 1 hour to EDT (UTC-04:00).

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