Current local time in Houston
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Houston, United States uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6).
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (America/Chicago)
- UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time now
- No
- Country/region
- United States
- Coordinates
- 29.7604, -95.3698
Daylight saving time in Houston
Houston observes daylight saving time, but it is not in effect right now. The next clock change is on March 14, 2027 at 03:00 AM local time, when the offset changes from UTC−6 to UTC−5.
Sunrise and sunset in Houston
Today in Houston the sun rises at 06:36 AM and sets at 05:33 PM, giving 10 h 56 min of daylight.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 3 | 06:36 AM | 05:33 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 06:37 AM | 05:32 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 06:38 AM | 05:31 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 06:39 AM | 05:31 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 06:39 AM | 05:30 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 06:40 AM | 05:29 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 06:41 AM | 05:29 PM | 10 h 48 min |
Time difference from Houston
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 h ahead | |
| London | 6 h ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 h ahead | |
| Paris | 7 h ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 h behind | |
| Sydney | 17 h ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 h ahead | |
| Singapore | 14 h ahead | |
| Hong Kong | 14 h ahead | |
| Berlin | 7 h ahead | |
| São Paulo | 3 h ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston, United States uses Central Standard Time (UTC−6).
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Houston observes daylight saving time, but it is not in effect right now. The next clock change is on March 14, 2027 at 03:00 AM local time, when the offset changes from UTC−6 to UTC−5.
What is the time difference between Houston and London?
Compared with London, Houston is 6 h behind.