Winter Solstice in Boston
United States — December 21, 2026
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Boston
09:15:53
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
13:15:53
Etc/UTC
Mecca
16:15:53
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
06:18
Solar Noon
12:46
Sunset
19:14
Golden Hour
18:37
Daylight
12h 55m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Boston
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:40 |
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Dhuhr | 12:46 |
| Asr | 16:24 |
| Maghrib | 19:14 |
| Isha | 20:46 |
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.