Current local time in Boston, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Boston
Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 41,340.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Lincolnshire |
| Coordinates: | 52°59′N / 0°02′W |
| Population: | 41,340 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Boston
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Boston is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Boston today
| Sunrise: | 07:39 |
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| Sunset: | 17:49 |
| Solar noon: | 12:44 |
| Day length: | 10h 10m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:03 – 18:25 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Boston
- New York+5 hBoston is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeBoston is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hBoston is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Boston time
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?
Boston is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Boston and New York?
Right now Boston is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Boston and Abuja?
Right now Boston and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.