Current Local Time in Galveston
Galveston, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Galveston follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Galveston
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (26-33°C) and mild winters (10-18°C). Hurricane zone.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Galveston Time Zone
Galveston is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Galveston serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Galveston is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Galveston, consider that standard business hours are typically Beach resort hours. Cruise terminal operates on ship schedules. The Strand is pedestrian-friendly. local time. Galveston observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Galveston has a population of approximately 53K (350K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Galveston from abroad, use the country code +1 409. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Galveston time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Galveston ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Galveston Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 29.30°, -94.80°
- • Calling Code: +1 409