Houston is located in United States and uses the America/Chicago timezone, currently CDT (GMT-5) from UTC. The clocks change on 1 November 2026 to GMT-6. Sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 20:52 local time. The coordinates of Houston are 29.76°N, 95.37°W.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Houston in?›

Houston is in the America/Chicago timezone, currently CDT (GMT-5) from UTC.

Does Houston observe daylight saving time?›

Yes. Houston observes daylight saving time. The clocks change on 1 November 2026 to GMT-6.

What is the UTC offset for Houston?›

Houston is currently GMT-5 from UTC (CDT (GMT-5)). Clocks change on 1 November 2026.