Time zone in Houston
- Time zone: Central Daylight Time
- UTC offset right now: UTC−5
- IANA time zone ID: America/Chicago
- Country: United States
Daylight saving time
Houston observes daylight saving time. Right now it is on Central Daylight Time (UTC−5).
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks in Houston go back one hour, to UTC−6.
- On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks in Houston go forward one hour, to UTC−5.
Houston compared to other cities
| City | Time now | vs. Houston |
|---|---|---|
| New York | — | 1 hr ahead |
| Los Angeles | — | 2 hrs behind |
| Chicago | — | Same time |
| London | — | 6 hrs ahead |
| Paris | — | 7 hrs ahead |
| Dubai | — | 9 hrs ahead |
| Mumbai | — | 10 hrs 30 min ahead |
| Tokyo | — | 14 hrs ahead |
Planning a call? Use the time zone converter to check any time of day.
Calling Houston
Office hours in Houston and New York overlap for about 7 hours a day, from 10 AM to 5 PM in New York (9 AM to 4 PM in Houston).
Office hours in Houston and London overlap for about 2 hours a day, from 3 PM to 5 PM in London (9 AM to 11 AM in Houston).
When it's 9 AM in Houston today, it's New York: Wed 10:00 AM · London: Wed 3:00 PM · Dubai: Wed 6:00 PM · Tokyo: Wed 11:00 PM · Sydney: Thu 1:00 AM.