Current Time in Boston, Erie County, New York, USA

11:36:57 PM

23:36:57

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Boston is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Boston

Sunrise7:29 AMSolar noon1:00 PMSunset6:30 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 15 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
New York
County
Erie County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
8,049
Elevation
287 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 37' N / 78° 44' W
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Clock changes in Boston

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 01 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination32%
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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 01 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(38.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 01 min2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 59 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min2 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min2 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 45 min2 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in New York

  1. Election Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Boston?
Clocks in Boston move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Boston observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Boston?
Boston is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer