Current Local Time in Dorchester, United States
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Current local time in 🇺🇸 Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States.
EST/EDT UTC-04:00
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Relative to UTC
-4 hours
behind
Noon here = 16:00 UTC
09:00 here = 13:00 UTC
12:00 here = 16:00 UTC
17:00 here = 21:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
06:59
|
18:29
Today
Dorchester is waking up — early risers grab coffee before the day begins. The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2026-03-08
Clocks moved forward to GMT-4
Next Clock Change
2026-11-01
Clocks will move back to GMT-5
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇺🇸United States |
| State / Region | Massachusetts |
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-04:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 97,826 |
| Elevation | 43 m |
| Sunrise | 06:59 |
| Sunset | 18:29 |
| Coordinates | 42.30°N, -71.07°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
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| Los Angeles | -3h | --:-- |
| London | +4h | --:-- |
| Paris | +5h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +8h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +9h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +12h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +13h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +15h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | +1h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +6h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +12h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Dorchester?
Standard business hours in Dorchester are 09:00–17:00 local time (EST/EDT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Dorchester?
Dorchester is currently at UTC-04:00. The timezone identifier is EST/EDT. When it is noon in Dorchester, it is 16:00 UTC. You can embed a live Dorchester clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Dorchester?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Dorchester. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Dorchester observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Dorchester observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2026-03-08, when clocks moved forward to GMT-4. The next change is on 2026-11-01, when clocks will move back to GMT-5.
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Dorchester uses EST/EDT timezone (UTC-4). Daylight saving time is observed.