Essential Information
- Time Zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC Offset
- UTC-05:00Central Daylight Time
- Region
- North America
- Country
- USA 🇺🇸
- Coordinates
- 29.7633° N, 95.3633° W
- Currency
- Not available
- Language
- Not available
- Population
- Not available
- Area
- Not available
- Calling Code
- Not available
Current Time in Major Cities
Time Zone Details
- IANA Time Zone
- America/Chicago
- Abbreviation
- UTC-05:00
- Standard Time
- UTC-06:00 (UTC-06:00)
- DST Start
- Second Sunday in March
- DST End
- First Sunday in November
Today's Highlights
More- First Light
- 06:35 AM
- Solar Noon
- 01:20 PM
- Last Light
- 08:04 PM
- Day Length
- 12h 40m
City time guide
Current time in Houston, USA
ClockHorizon shows the current local time in Houston, USA, the active America/Chicago time zone, the current UTC-05:00 offset, daylight status, sunrise and sunset estimates, and time differences with major cities.
FAQ
Houston time questions
What time is it in Houston right now?
The current time in Houston, USA is 7:01:58 PM in the America/Chicago time zone.
What timezone is Houston in?
Houston, USA uses America/Chicago. The current abbreviation is UTC-05:00.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Houston, USA observes daylight saving time where local rules apply.
What is the UTC offset for Houston?
The current UTC offset for Houston, USA is UTC-05:00.
When are sunrise and sunset in Houston?
Sunrise is 07:00 AM and sunset is 07:40 PM for the selected local date.