Winter Solstice in Boston
United States — December 21, 2026
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Boston
03:00:13
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
07:00:13
Etc/UTC
Mecca
10:00:13
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Boston Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 653,833
- Coordinates
- 42.3584, -71.0598
Sun Times Today in Boston
Sunrise
05:16
Solar Noon
12:40
Sunset
20:05
Golden Hour
19:24
Daylight
14h 48m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Boston
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:14 |
| Sunrise | 05:16 |
| Dhuhr | 12:40 |
| Asr | 16:41 |
| Maghrib | 20:05 |
| Isha | 21:58 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Boston?
- Winter Solstice in Boston falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Boston in?
- Boston is in the America/New_York timezone.