Boston Time Now

What is the Boston time now in minutes and seconds?

Current timezone: EDT, Eastern Daylight Time
Current offset: UTC/GMT -04:00
Observe DST: Yes

DST starts on: Sunday, March 8, 2026

DST ends on: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Boston is 3 hours ahead of local time Los Angeles, United States.

Map Of Boston

Airports in Boston, Massachusetts

AirportIATAICAODistance to Boston
Boston Logan International AirportBOSKBOS6 miles
Hanscom FieldBEDKBED15 miles
Norwood Memorial AirportOWDKOWD22 miles
Manchester-Boston Regional AirportMHTKMHT54 miles

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is Boston's primary commercial airport and the main international gateway to New England. Hanscom Field (BED) and Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) primarily serve general and business aviation, while Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) provides an additional commercial option north of Boston.

Daylight Saving Time

  • Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDT) starts on the second Sunday of March (The clock went forward by one hour).
  • EDT ends on the first Sunday of November (The clock time will go back one hour).
  • Eastern Standard Time (EST) is used during the remainder of the year.
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🌙 Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in Boston

The Moon in Boston is currently in a Full Moon phase, with approximately 99% of its visible surface illuminated by the Sun. It is steadily waning toward the Last Quarter.

Moonrise6:49 PM
Moonset7:33 AM
Phase🌕 Full Moon
Illumination99%

The next full moon will occur in Boston on October 26, 2026, at 12:08 AM EDT. This particular full moon is traditionally known as the Hunter's Moon.

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The IANA time zone identifier for Boston, Massachusetts is America/New_York.

Related timezones: EST and EDT

Massachusetts time.