Time difference between Houston and Boston

Boston is 1 hour ahead of Houston.

United States · Central Standard Time

6:46 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:46 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Houston to Boston time converter

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

What is the time difference between Houston and Boston?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 10:00 AM in Boston.

When is the best time to call Boston from Houston?

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

Which days are working days in both Houston and Boston?

Both Houston and Boston usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Houston and Boston change?

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

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