Current Time in Houston (2026)

Houston is in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Central Daylight Time

America/Chicago · CDT

UTC offset

UTC−5

Daylight saving now

Yes — Houston is on summer time

Next clock change

November 1, 2026

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Compare Houston with another city

• Houston ↔ New York
• Houston ↔ Los Angeles
• Houston ↔ San Francisco
• Houston ↔ Chicago
• Houston ↔ Denver
• Houston ↔ Toronto
• Houston ↔ Mexico City
• Houston ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Houston right now?

The current time in Houston is 10:35 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Houston uses Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago, CDT).

What timezone is Houston in?

Houston is in the Central Daylight Time (IANA: America/Chicago, abbreviation: CDT).

What is Houston's UTC offset?

Houston is currently UTC−5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Houston observe daylight saving?

Yes — Houston observes daylight saving time. Houston is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.