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Houston is in the Central Standard Time / Central Daylight Time (CST / CDT).

The UTC offset is UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT).

Current Time in Houston

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CST / CDT

UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)

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About the Houston Time Zone

Timezone

CST / CDT

UTC Offset

UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT)

Region

South Central United States

Daylight Saving

Yes

Daylight Saving Time in Houston

Houston observes CDT (UTC-5) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

About Houston

Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and the energy capital of the world. It operates on CST/CDT.

Houston's timezone is critical for the global energy industry and US-Latin America business.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Houston in?+

Houston is in CST (UTC-6) in winter and CDT (UTC-5) in summer.

Is Houston the same timezone as Chicago?+

Yes.

How many hours behind New York is Houston?+

Houston is 1 hour behind New York year-round.

Does Houston observe daylight saving time?+

Yes.

What is the time difference between Houston and London?+

Houston is 6 hours behind London year-round.