Boston to Lyon Time Difference
🇺🇸 Boston is currently 5 hours ahead of 🇫🇷 Lyon. This difference varies between 5h and 6h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+5h
Business overlap
4h
Distance
5,841 km
Approx. flight
6.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Boston to Lyon
| 🇺🇸 Boston | 🇫🇷 Lyon | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Boston and Lyon observe Daylight Saving Time, but they may switch on different dates. The time difference varies between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead throughout the year. Currently, Boston is 5 hours ahead relative to Lyon.
Min difference
5h
Max difference
6h
Best Meeting Times
There are 4 overlapping business hours between Boston and Lyon (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Boston
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🇫🇷 Lyon
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Boston and Lyon?
The time difference between Boston and Lyon is currently 5 hours ahead. Boston uses EDT (UTC-4), while Lyon uses GMT+1 (UTC+1). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 5 hours ahead to 6 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Boston, what time is it in Lyon?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Boston, it is 5:00 PM in Lyon. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Boston and Lyon change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Boston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 5 hours ahead and 6 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Boston and Lyon?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM in Boston (which is 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lyon). This 4-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Boston ahead or behind Lyon?
Boston is currently 5 hours behind Lyon.
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 Lyon?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Boston, it is 5:00 AM in Lyon.