Boston to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇺🇸 Boston is currently 3 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles.
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Difference
-3h
Business overlap
6h
Distance
4,170 km
Approx. flight
4.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Boston to Los Angeles
| 🇺🇸 Boston | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 3:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Boston and Los Angeles observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at 3 hours behind.
Best Meeting Times
There are 6 overlapping business hours between Boston and Los Angeles (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Boston
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Boston and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Boston and Los Angeles is currently 3 hours behind. Boston uses EDT (UTC-4), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7).
When it's noon in Boston, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Boston, it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Boston and Los Angeles change?
No. The time difference between Boston and Los Angeles is always 3 hours behind — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Boston and Los Angeles?
The best time to call is between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in Boston (which is 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in Los Angeles). This 6-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Boston ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Boston is currently 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Boston, it is 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.