WHDH is channel 7 in the Boston market, but the exact Spectrum channel number depends on your local Spectrum lineup area. WHDH’s station itself is identified as virtual channel 7, and Spectrum says channel numbers vary by location.

What to do

  • Check your local Spectrum channel lineup for your ZIP code.
  • Search for “WHDH” or “7 News” in the guide.
  • If you’re in the Boston area, it will usually appear as Channel 7 or as WHDH/7 News in the listing.

Why it varies

Cable channel numbers are assigned differently by market and system, so Spectrum does not use one universal channel number nationwide. WHDH is the Boston station known as Channel 7, which is why it often shows up that way in TV guides.