Boston to Kingston Time Difference
🇺🇸 Boston is currently 1 hour behind of 🇯🇲 Kingston. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,763 km
Approx. flight
3.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Boston to Kingston
| 🇺🇸 Boston | 🇯🇲 Kingston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Boston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kingston does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour behind and the same time depending on the season. Currently, Boston is 1 hour behind relative to Kingston.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Boston and Kingston (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Boston
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇯🇲 Kingston
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Boston and Kingston?
The time difference between Boston and Kingston is currently 1 hour behind. Boston uses EDT (UTC-4), while Kingston uses EST (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour behind to the same time.
When it's noon in Boston, what time is it in Kingston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Boston, it is 11:00 AM in Kingston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Boston and Kingston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Boston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour behind and the same time at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Boston and Kingston?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Boston (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kingston). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Boston ahead or behind Kingston?
Boston is currently 1 hour ahead of Kingston.
What time zone is Boston in?
Boston is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Boston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Boston in Kingston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Boston, it is 11:00 PM in Kingston.