Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
MAUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Massachusetts in?
Massachusetts is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 daylight). Boston is a key commercial center for the Eastern Time Zone.
Current Local Time in Massachusetts
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityBostonState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Massachusetts
BostonMA
EDTWorcesterMA
EDTSpringfieldMA
EDTCambridgeMA
EDTLowellMA
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts Time Zone
Official answers regarding Massachusetts local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Massachusetts in?▼
Massachusetts is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET, UTC-5 standard, UTC-4 daylight). Boston is a key commercial center for the Eastern Time Zone.
Does Massachusetts observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Massachusetts observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Boston, Massachusetts?▼
The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).