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Time in BostonUTC-04

Live clock and time-zone data for Boston, United States — New_York (America/New_York), UTC-04 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
18:10
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04
Abbreviation
EDT
Population
675,647
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Cultural and business context

Boston runs on New_York (America/New_York), which sits UTC-04 from UTC right now. In United States, office hours typically stretch from 09:00 to 17:00 local time, with a lunch window around 12:00–13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
USD $
Dial
+1
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Boston, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Boston ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Is Boston in the same time zone as New York?

Boston shares the IANA zone America/New_York. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in United States share the same clock.

What is the current UTC offset in Boston?

Boston is currently UTC-04 from UTC, on the America/New_York timezone.

When is noon in Boston?

Noon in Boston corresponds to UTC-04 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

What are typical business hours in Boston?

Offices in United States typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.

What's the best time to call Boston from São Paulo?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Boston without falling outside office hours.

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