🇺🇸 Houston

Houston runs on UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 8:22 PM(local)

Houston: daylight saving timeNow UTC-5 CDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
HoustonUTC-5CDT
Dialing code+1
Population2,314,157
Coordinates29.76°N, 95.36°W
Elevation12 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Houston right now?
Houston runs on UTC-5 (CDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is on UTC-5 (CDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Houston changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Houston use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Houston commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).