What time is it in Houston?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Houston, USA, ticking live in your browser. Houston is Texas' largest city and home of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Houston uses the America/Chicago time zone, which is currently UTC−5. Houston changes its clocks next on Sunday, November 1, 2026, moving from UTC−5 to UTC−6.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Houston line up elsewhere today:
| Houston | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Houston | 09:00 | 14:00 | 22:00 |
| 10:00 in Houston | 11:00 | 16:00 | 00:00 |
| 12:00 in Houston | 13:00 | 18:00 | 02:00 |
| 14:00 in Houston | 15:00 | 20:00 | 04:00 |
| 16:00 in Houston | 17:00 | 22:00 | 06:00 |
| 18:00 in Houston | 19:00 | 00:00 | 08:00 |
| 20:00 in Houston | 21:00 | 02:00 | 10:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC−5.
Does Houston have daylight saving time?
Yes. Houston changes its clocks next on Sunday, November 1, 2026, moving from UTC−5 to UTC−6.
How do I know the time difference between me and Houston?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Houston and updates automatically.