Time difference between Boston and Dallas

Dallas is 1 hour behind Boston.

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:43 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Boston to Dallas time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

What is the time difference between Boston and Dallas?

Dallas is 1 hour behind Boston. Boston is on UTC−4 and Dallas is on UTC−5.

What time is it in Dallas when it is 9 AM in Boston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 8:00 AM in Dallas.

When is the best time to call Dallas from Boston?

The best time to call or meet is 10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Boston (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Dallas), when both places are in normal office hours.

Does the time difference between Boston and Dallas change?

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Dallas will be 2 hours behind Boston.

Boston is 1 hour ahead of Dallas. More: time in Boston · time in Dallas