Geographic position of Framingham
Framingham is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.2793° N, 71.4162° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,707 km (2,925 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,312 km (3,301 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,725 km (9,150 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,882 km (3,655 mi) west
Framingham lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Framingham
With a population of 68,318, Framingham ranks as the 624th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Framingham
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED / KBED) is a regional airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Framingham.
Current local time at the airport is 07:28:04.
Daylight saving time changes in Framingham
Framingham uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Framingham
Business hours in Framingham (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Framingham
Compare time in Framingham with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Framingham in?
Framingham follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Framingham at UTC-4.
What time is it in Framingham right now?
The current local time in Framingham is 07:28:04 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Framingham observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Framingham is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Framingham?
Framingham is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Framingham?
Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) is the nearest airport to Framingham, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:28:04.
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