Houston Time - Current Time in Houston
Current time in Houston (CST/CDT). Live clock showing exact time in Houston, USA with time zone information and comparison with other major cities.
Houston Time Zone Information
Time Zone: Central Standard Time / Central Daylight Time
Abbreviation: CST/CDT
UTC Offset: UTC-6 (CST), UTC-5 (CDT)
Daylight Saving: Observed
Summer: CDT (UTC-5)
Winter: CST (UTC-6)
Region: North America
Time Comparison with Other Cities
| City | Current Time | Time Zone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | Loading... | CST/CDT | UTC-6/-5 |
| New York | Loading... | EST/EDT | UTC-5/-4 |
| London | Loading... | GMT/BST | UTC+0/+1 |
| Los Angeles | Loading... | PST/PDT | UTC-8/-7 |
| Sydney | Loading... | AEST/AEDT | UTC+10/+11 |
| UTC | Loading... | UTC | UTC+0 |
About Houston Time
Houston, Texas, observes Central Standard Time (CST) during the winter months and Central Daylight Time (CDT) during the summer. CST is UTC-6, and CDT is UTC-5. Daylight saving time is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Central Standard Time (CST) / Central Daylight Time (CDT)
The Central Time Zone covers much of the central United States, including Texas. The transition between CST and CDT occurs to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer.
Business Hours in Houston
Typical business hours in Houston are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Houston is a major energy hub, and its business hours are aligned with other major cities in the Central Time Zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the Central Time Zone, observing Central Standard Time (CST) which is UTC-6, and Central Daylight Time (CDT) which is UTC-5 during daylight saving.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Houston observes daylight saving time. Clocks are moved forward by one hour on the second Sunday in March and backward by one hour on the first Sunday in November.
What is the time difference between Houston and other major cities?
Houston is 1 hour behind New York (EST), 6 hours behind London (GMT), 14 hours behind Tokyo (JST), and 15 hours behind Sydney (AEST). These differences may vary during daylight saving periods.