PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Houston
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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- Day length
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Time
- IANA zone
- America/Chicago
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−5
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Texas
- Population
- 2,314,157
- Coordinates
- 29.76° N, 95.36° W
- Elevation
- 12 m
Houston is a city in the United States, in Texas, with a population of about 2,314,157. It uses the Central Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Chicago).
Houston observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−6 and summer time is UTC−5. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include Chicago, San Antonio, Dallas.
Because Houston lies at 29.76° N, 95.36° W, the length of the day changes moderately through the year: around the June solstice there are about 14 h 04 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 10 h 14 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:25 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:21 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 04 min |
| September equinox | 7:09 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 08 min |
| December solstice | 7:12 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 14 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the Central Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Chicago. The UTC offset is UTC−6 (UTC−5 during daylight saving time).
Does Houston have daylight saving time?
Yes. Houston switches between UTC−6 (standard time) and UTC−5 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Houston and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Houston all year round.
What is the time difference between Houston and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Houston all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Houston?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:21 AM and sets at about 8:25 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:12 AM and sets at about 5:26 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- San Antonio United States · 310 km ·
- Dallas United States · 360 km ·
- Monterrey Mexico · 670 km ·
- Atlanta United States · 1,130 km ·
- Mexico City Mexico · 1,210 km ·
- Puebla Mexico · 1,230 km ·