Current Time in Houston, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CSTUTC-6
Houston time zone
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
29.76° N, 95.36° W
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
5:32 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to New York | +1 hour | |
| Houston to London | +6 hours | |
| Houston to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| Houston to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| Houston to Tokyo | +15 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Houston. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Houston
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Houston and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Houston. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Houston?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 5:32 PM local time, giving 10 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Houston?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Houston follows Central Time.