Quick facts
- Boston is 5:00 behind GMT right now
- Boston's time zone is Eastern Time
What Time Is It In Boston?
What is the current time in Boston, Massachusetts
The current time in Boston, Massachusetts is
3:21 PM
The date is November 21, 2024
What Time Zone is Boston, Massachusetts In?
Boston is in Eastern Time time zone, also sometimes abbreviated to ET. There are many cities and states in this time zone. This time zone consists of two "sub" time zones: EST and EDT. It is one or the other, depending on the time of year. In ET, clocks are typically moved forward and backwards anually (once forward and once backward every year).
| Timezone | Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT Offset | -8:00 | -7:00 | -6:00 | -5:00 |
| 12-hour time | 3:21 PM | 2:21 PM | 1:21 PM | 12:21 PM |
| 24-hour time | 15:21 | 14:21 | 13:21 | 12:21 |
| Military time | 1521 | 1421 | 1321 | 1221 |
Boston Seasons
Spring
- Average temperature: 45-65°F
- Climate: Mild with occasional rain showers
- Unique traditions and events: Boston Marathon, Patriot's Day, Boston Calling Music Festival
- Average daylight: 12-14 hours
Summer
- Average temperature: 70-85°F
- Climate: Warm and humid with occasional thunderstorms
- Unique traditions and events: Fourth of July celebrations, Boston Harborfest, Shakespeare on the Common
- Average daylight: 14-16 hours
Fall
- Average temperature: 45-65°F
- Climate: Cool and crisp with colorful foliage
- Unique traditions and events: Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston Book Festival, Salem Haunted Happenings
- Average daylight: 10-12 hours
Winter
- Average temperature: 20-40°F
- Climate: Cold with occasional snowstorms
- Unique traditions and events: First Night Boston, Boston Wine Festival, Boston Celtic Music Festival
- Average daylight: 8-10 hours
Boston is a vibrant city located in the eastern part of Massachusetts, in the United States. It is situated in the Eastern Time Zone (ET) and is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4). The nearest timezone border is approximately 50 miles away, and it is in the Atlantic Time Zone (AT). The travel time to the nearest states, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, is approximately one hour and two hours, respectively. Boston's neighboring cities include Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. If someone were to drive from Boston across America, it would take approximately 44 hours! Learn more about traveling to Boston:
| Destination | Distance (miles) | Time (hours) | Timezone Change (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 3,000 | 60 | -3 |
| White House in Washington D.C. | 440 | 9 | -1 |
| Denali National Park | 4,200 | 84 | -4 |
| Las Vegas Strip | 2,700 | 54 | -3 |
| Citizens Bank Park | 300 | 6 | -1 |
| Niagara Falls | 450 | 9 | -1 |
| Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco | 3,000 | 60 | -3 |
| Yellowstone | 2,200 | 44 | -2 |
| Manhattan | 215 | 4.3 | -1 |
| Grand Canyon | 2,500 | 50 | -2 |
Other times in the United States
The United States has four main time zones and six time zones including Alaska and Hawaii. Time can span between six hours and range from -5 UTC hours to -10 UTC, making time in Boston change by a 6 hour time frame in the United States. Here are the most popular current times across the USA.
| City | State | Timezone | 12-hour time | 24 hour time | Military time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | New York | Eastern Time | 6:24 PM | 18:24 | 1824 |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Eastern Time | 6:24 PM | 18:24 | 1824 |
| Boston | Massachusetts | Eastern Time | 6:24 PM | 18:24 | 1824 |
| Chicago | Illinois | Central Time | 5:24 PM | 17:24 | 1724 |
| Phoenix | Arizona | Mountain Time | 3:24 PM | 15:24 | 1524 |
| Los Angeles | California | Pacific Time | 3:24 PM | 15:24 | 1524 |