Current time in Houston
United States
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Time zone
America/Chicago
UTC offset
GMT-5
Abbreviation
GMT-5
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
29.76, -95.37
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Houston
Houston uses America/Chicago. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Houston
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | −1h |
| London · United Kingdom | −6h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +2h |
| Paris · France | −7h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −9h |
| Mumbai · India | −10h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −14h |
| Sydney · Australia | −15h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Houston
The longest day brings about 14h 04m of daylight, the shortest about 10h 13m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Austin · 235 km
- San Antonio · 304 km
- Dallas · 362 km
- New Orleans · 511 km
- Monterrey · 665 km
- Kansas City · 1,041 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Houston in?
- Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC−5.
- Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Houston move between UTC−6 and UTC−5.
- What is the time difference between Houston and New York?
- Houston is 1h behind New York.