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Current Time in Boston, United States

America/New_York Timezone

GMT-5America/New_YorkClock synchronized (±0ms)
18:46:51
Thursday
November 12, 2026
Unix Timestamp

1794527211

UTC Time

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:46:51 GMT

ISO Format

2026-11-12T23:46:51.060Z

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Developer snippet

Use this timezone in your code:

const date = new Date();
const options = { timeZone: "America/New_York", hour: "2-digit", minute: "2-digit" };
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US', options);
console.log(formatter.format(date));

City Information

Timezone Information

CountryUnited States
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Coordinates42.3601° N, 71.0589° W
Population695,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it now in Boston?

The current local time in Boston, United States is 11:46 PM UTC. Boston is located in the America/New_York timezone.

What is the time difference between Boston and UTC?

Boston follows America/New_York time. The current offset from UTC is 0 hours.

Does Boston observe daylight saving time?

This depends on the local regulations of United States. The current time is 11:46:51 PM Coordinated Universal Time, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.

How does time in Boston compare to other major cities?

Here is how the current time in Boston compares to other major cities: London: 11:46 PM (+5h) • Tokyo: 08:46 AM (+14h)

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