Daylight saving in Boston
Boston is on daylight saving time now (EDT, UTC−4). The next change is on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 1 AM local time, when clocks go back to EST (UTC−5).
- Sunday 8 March 2026: EST → EDT
- Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT → EST(next)
- Sunday 14 March 2027: EST → EDT
- Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT → EST
Boston compared with other cities right now
Same time as Boston right now: New York, Toronto, Atlanta, Miami.
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | Same time |
| Los Angeles | 3 h behind |
| Chicago | 1 h behind |
| Toronto | Same time |
| London | 5 h ahead |
| Dubai | 8 h ahead |
| India | 9 h 30 m ahead |
| Singapore | 12 h ahead |
| Sydney | 15 h ahead |
| Tokyo | 13 h ahead |
| Berlin | 6 h ahead |
| Paris | 6 h ahead |
| Hong Kong | 12 h ahead |
| San Francisco | 3 h behind |
| Dallas | 1 h behind |
| Riyadh | 7 h ahead |
| Karachi | 9 h ahead |
| Manila | 12 h ahead |
| Melbourne | 15 h ahead |
| Auckland | 17 h ahead |
| Atlanta | Same time |
| Vancouver | 3 h behind |
| Seattle | 3 h behind |
| Delhi | 9 h 30 m ahead |
| Denver | 2 h behind |
| Miami | Same time |
| Mumbai | 9 h 30 m ahead |
Questions about time in Boston
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses US Eastern Time (IANA zone America/New_York). Right now that is EDT, UTC−4.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving is in effect now. The next change is on Sunday 1 November 2026, when clocks go back one hour (EDT UTC−4 → EST UTC−5).
How do I convert a time in Boston to my time?
Type it in the box on this page, like “3 PM Boston Friday”. MeetETA shows it in your own time zone, using the correct offset for that date even across a daylight saving change.