Current time in Massachusetts, United States
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:32 AM · 4:29 PM
- IANA zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 42.30° N, 71.80° W
Time difference from Massachusetts
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Massachusetts is 5 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| London | Massachusetts is 5 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| Los Angeles | Massachusetts is 3 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Massachusetts is 9 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Massachusetts is 13 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Massachusetts is 14 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Massachusetts is 16 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Massachusetts time zone: questions
What time zone is Massachusetts in?
Massachusetts, United States uses Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC−5 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/New_York.
Does Massachusetts use daylight saving time?
Yes. Massachusetts uses UTC−5 in standard time and UTC−4 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Massachusetts and UTC?
Massachusetts is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC−5).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Massachusetts today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Massachusetts at 6:32 AM and sets at 4:29 PM, giving 9 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Massachusetts?
Most offices in Massachusetts open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Massachusetts
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:31 PM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Miami 7:31 PM
- Boston 7:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Seattle 4:31 PM
- Atlanta 7:31 PM
- Denver 5:31 PM
- Honolulu 2:31 PM
- Phoenix 5:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Orlando 7:31 PM
- San Diego 4:31 PM
- Philadelphia 7:31 PM
- Anchorage 3:31 PM
- Detroit 7:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Portland 4:31 PM
- San Jose 4:31 PM
- Charlotte 7:31 PM
- Columbus 7:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
Other places on UTC−5 right now
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Madrid 1:31 AM
- Melbourne 11:31 AM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- São Paulo 9:31 PM
- Jakarta 7:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM