Current Local Time in Houston
Houston, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Houston 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 Houston
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (28-35°C) and mild winters (6-16°C). Hurricane risk June-November.
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📍About Houston Time Zone
Houston is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a major metropolitan city in United States, Houston serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Houston is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Houston, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 8 AM to 5 PM. Energy industry often starts early. Galleria open 10 AM to 9 PM. local time. Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Houston has a population of approximately 2.3M (7.1M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Houston from abroad, use the country code +1 713. The primary language spoken is English, Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Houston time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Houston ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Houston Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 29.76°, -95.37°
- • Calling Code: +1 713