What time is it in Houston now?

The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Houston, Texas.

What time zone is Houston in?

Houston uses Central Standard Time or Central Daylight Time, depending on daylight saving time.

Does Houston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Houston has a daylight saving period; check the timezone and offset shown above for the current status.

Current time in Houston

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City: Houston
Country: Texas

Current time in Houston, Texas

Use this page to check the current time in Houston, Texas, including Texas time and us time for calls, travel, remote work, and scheduling.

Houston follows Central Standard Time in standard time and Central Daylight Time during daylight saving time. The live clock above reflects the current Houston time automatically.

Country: us
Region: Texas
Common searches: Houston time, us time
Standard time: Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
Daylight time: Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)

Houston time FAQ

What time is it in Houston now?: The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Houston, Texas.
What time zone is Houston in?: Houston uses Central Standard Time or Central Daylight Time, depending on daylight saving time.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Houston has a daylight saving period; check the timezone and offset shown above for the current status.

Time differences right now

Live comparison of Houston with cities that often matter for meetings and calls. Differences follow the current daylight saving state on both sides.

City	Local time	Difference from Houston
New York, United States	5:42 AM	1 h ahead
London, United Kingdom	10:42 AM	6 h ahead
Tokyo, Japan	6:42 PM	14 h ahead
Shanghai, China	5:42 PM	13 h ahead
Dubai, United Arab Emirates	1:42 PM	9 h ahead
Sydney, Australia	8:42 PM	16 h ahead
Los Angeles, California	2:42 AM	2 h behind

City facts

Houston facts

Use this city snapshot alongside the live clock to compare location, daylight, airport, and nearby-city details for Houston.

Location

Houston · Texas · United States

Population

2,099,451

Daylight today

7:19 AM - 6:58 PM

Climate

Humid subtropical climate · Cfa

Geography and profile

Location: Houston · Texas · United States
Population: 2,099,451
Population density: 1,294.1 /km²
Coordinates: 29.7805, -95.3863
Area: 1,622.36 km²
Altitude: 15 m
Climate: Humid subtropical climate · Cfa

Sunrise and sunset

Sunrise today: 7:19 AM
Sunset today: 6:58 PM

Airports and access

George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 22.7 km
Houston (William P. Hobby Airport) · 18.3 km
Easterwood Field · 130.1 km

Nearby cities

West University Place · 8.5 km
Southside Place · 9.3 km
Hilshire Village · 9.9 km
Hunters Creek Village · 10.8 km
Bellaire · 11.3 km
Spring Valley Village · 11.5 km
Piney Point Village · 12.8 km
Hedwig Village · 12.9 km

+3 more nearby cities

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