What time is it in Houston, Texas, United States?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:25 ↓ 18:46 (11 h 20 m)
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-5:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
CDT
Sunrise
7:25:56 AM
Sunset
6:46:47 PM
Day Length
11 h 20 m
Population
2,314,157
Latitude
29.7633° N
Longitude
95.3633° W
Coordinates
29.7633° N, 95.3633° W
Time difference from Houston
| Los Angeles | − 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 |
| New York City | + 1 hours |
| Toronto | + 1 hours |
| São Paulo | + 2 hours |
| London | + 6 hours |
| Lagos | + 6 hours |
| Paris | + 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 7 hours |
| Zürich | + 7 hours |
| Cairo | + 8 hours |
| Istanbul | + 8 hours |
| Moscow | + 8 hours |
| Dubai | + 9 hours |
| Mumbai | + 10 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 13 hours |
| Singapore | + 13 hours |
| Shanghai | + 13 hours |
| Tokyo | + 14 hours |
| Sydney | + 16 hours |
Local time in Houston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United States follows Central Standard Time (UTCUTC-5:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Houston, Texas, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Houston?
The current local time in Houston, United States is 1:00:08 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston uses the Central Standard Time time zone (UTC-5:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Houston?
Houston is UTC-5:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Houston?
Houston is located at 29.7633° N, 95.3633° W (latitude 29.7633° N, longitude 95.3633° W).
