Current Time in Houston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
29.76° N,
95.36° W
Population: 2,304,580
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/Chicago
UTC Offset:
−06:00
Timezone:
CST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKST,
CST,
EST,
HST,
MST,
PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States:
AKDT,
CDT,
EDT,
HDT,
MDT,
PDT
Time in Houston — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Houston's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Houston right now?
The current local time in Houston, United States is 22:34 (Saturday, June 13, 2026). Houston observes the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-5 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Houston use?
Houston uses America/Chicago, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Houston.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Houston currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/Chicago time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Houston?
Right now Houston is at UTC-5. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Houston observes DST.
When does the day change in Houston?
Midnight in Houston occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/Chicago zone. Since Houston is at UTC-5, the date here is behind UTC by 5 hours.