New York Boston Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between New York and Boston?

New York and Boston are on the same time. Both cities use Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in New York, it's also 12:00 PM in Boston.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, keeping them synchronized year-round.

Best Time to Call Boston from New York

Any time works! Since both cities share the same time zone, you can call during normal business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) without any conversion needed.

New York and Boston are neighboring Northeast cities with historic rivalry and strong connections. Both are major financial, educational, and cultural centers. The Acela train connects them in about 3.5 hours, or about 4.5 hours by car.

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