Los Angeles Boston Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Los Angeles and Boston?

Boston is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7) while Boston uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Boston.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 3-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Boston from Los Angeles

Best calling time: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Los Angeles time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Boston, covering standard business hours.

Los Angeles and Boston are major US cities with strong connections in tech, education, and biotech. Boston is home to Harvard and MIT, while LA leads in entertainment and tech. Direct flights take about 5.5 hours.

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