Time difference
Time difference between Boston and Houston
Find the best time to schedule a call or meeting.
Houston is currently 1 hour behind Boston.
Boston • EDT
9:08 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Houston • CDT
8:08 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 7 hours. 10 AM–5 PM in Boston is 9 AM–4 PM in Houston. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Boston | Houston |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 3 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight saving
The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Houston than Boston?
- Houston is 1 hour behind Boston.
- What time is 9 AM in Boston in Houston?
- 9:00 AM in Boston is 8:00 AM in Houston.
- Do Boston and Houston observe daylight saving?
- The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
- When is the best time to call Houston from Boston?
- Aim for 10 AM–5 PM in Boston, which is 9 AM–4 PM in Houston.