What time is it in Houston, TX?
Local time in Houston, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-6 · CST · United States
| UTC offset | UTC-6 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Chicago (CST) |
| Sunrise | 06:37 AM |
| Sunset | 05:33 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:05 PM |
| Day length | 10 h 56 min |
Daylight saving time
Houston is currently on standard time. Next change on March 14, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC-5.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +1 h | |
| Los Angeles | −2 h | |
| Phoenix | −1 h | |
| Philadelphia | +1 h | |
| San Diego | −2 h | |
| Jacksonville | +1 h | |
| San Jose | −2 h | |
| Columbus | +1 h |
Frequently asked questions
Houston is on CST, that is UTC-6. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 06:00 AM in Houston — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Houston is on UTC-6. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:37 AM and sets at 05:33 PM in Houston, a day of 10 h 56 min.
Houston is currently on standard time. Next change on March 14, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC-5.
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