What time zone is Massachusetts in?
Massachusetts is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Time zones in Massachusetts
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 |
Cities in Massachusetts
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | Eastern Time | |
| Worcester | Eastern Time | |
| Springfield | Eastern Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Massachusetts changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- New Hampshire: Eastern Time
- Vermont: Eastern Time
- New York: Eastern Time
- Connecticut: Eastern Time
- Rhode Island: Eastern Time
Other states on Eastern Time
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
Questions people ask
What time zone is Massachusetts in?
Massachusetts is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Does Massachusetts observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Massachusetts changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Massachusetts right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Massachusetts.