Houston observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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CST · UTC-6
Houston Time Zone: CST/CDT and UTC-6
Houston operates on CST/CDT (UTC-6), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 6 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
Houston observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Houston and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Houston, useful reference points: Houston is 6 hours behind London on GMT and 1 hour behind New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Houston right now?
Houston follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Houston, updated every second.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in CST/CDT (UTC-6). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Houston observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Houston and London?
Houston (CST, UTC-6) is 6 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Houston and New York?
Houston (CST, UTC-6) is 1 hour behind New York (during EDT, UTC−4).