Current Time in Houston, TX
Houston is a city in Texas, home to about 2,302,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:04 AM / 7:30 PM
Population
2,302,000
Houston vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
Other cities on Central Time
Cities near Houston
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the Central Time zone.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Houston observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Houston today?
Today, sunrise in Houston is around 7:04 AM and sunset is around 7:30 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Houston?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.