Boston Time Now

What is the Boston time now in minutes and seconds?

Current timezone: EST, Eastern Standard Time
Current offset: UTC/GMT -05:00
Observe DST: No

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.

Sunrise and sunset time for Boston

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🌙 Moonrise, Moonset & Phases in Boston

The Moon in Boston is currently in a Waxing Crescent phase, with approximately 5% of its visible surface illuminated by the Sun. It is steadily growing toward the Full Moon.

Moonrise9:12 AM
Moonset5:30 PM
Phase🌒 Waxing Crescent
Illumination5%

The next full moon will occur in Boston on November 24, 2026, at 9:50 AM EST. This particular full moon is traditionally known as the Beaver Moon.

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

Related timezones: EST and EDT

Massachusetts time.