Boston, United States
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Time in Boston compared to other major cities right now.
About Boston, United States
Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and one of America's oldest and most historically significant cities, founded in 1630. It is a major center for higher education (Harvard and MIT are nearby), healthcare, biotechnology, and finance.
Time zone details
Boston observes EST/EDT (America/New_York in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling United States from abroad
The international dialing code for United States is +1. To call a phone number in Boston, dial your country's international access code, then +1, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in United States
The official currency is USD ($). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include English.
Working with someone in Boston
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Boston, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.