Geographic position of South Boston
South Boston is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.3334° N, 71.0495° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,713 km (2,929 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,306 km (3,297 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,731 km (9,153 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,847 km (3,633 mi) west
South Boston 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 South Boston
With a population of 571,281, South Boston ranks as the 36th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in South Boston
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS / KBOS) is a major international airport serving South Boston directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:53:06.
Daylight saving time changes in South Boston
South Boston 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 South Boston
Business hours in South Boston (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 South Boston
Compare time in South Boston with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is South Boston in?
South Boston 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 South Boston at UTC-4.
What time is it in South Boston right now?
The current local time in South Boston is 11:53:06 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does South Boston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South Boston 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 South Boston?
South Boston is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to South Boston?
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is the airport serving South Boston. The current local time at the airport is 11:53:06.
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