Time difference between Boston and Houston

Houston is 1 hour behind Boston.

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:46 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Central Standard Time

6:46 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Boston to Houston time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Boston and Houston?

Houston is 1 hour behind Boston. Boston is on UTC−5 and Houston is on UTC−6.

What time is it in Houston when it is 9 AM in Boston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 8:00 AM in Houston.

When is the best time to call Houston from Boston?

The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Boston (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Houston), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Boston and Houston?

Both Boston and Houston usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Boston and Houston change?

No. Neither Boston nor Houston changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

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