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Boston is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix

Best overlap: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Phoenix is 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Boston.

Both teams are at their desks between 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Phoenix and 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Boston. A 7-hour overlap gives you real choice here — early or late in the window both work comfortably. Note the seasonal wrinkle: when Boston is on daylight saving and Phoenix isn't, the gap between them grows or shrinks by an hour.

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America/Phoenix
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America/New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Boston and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 3 hours behind Boston.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Boston and Phoenix?
The best time to meet is between 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Boston, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
How many hours overlap between Boston and Phoenix during a typical workday?
There are about 7 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Boston and Phoenix?
Boston observes Daylight Saving Time, but Phoenix does not. This means the time difference between the two locations will change during the year.

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