Current Time in Houston, United States
Houston currently observes Central Daylight Time (CST/CDT, UTC−5).
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About Houston
Houston is a city located in the United States. It is one of the largest cities in the United States, with about 2.3 million residents. Clocks in Houston follow the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−6). It shares this time zone with Chicago and San Antonio. Its main airport uses the IATA code HOU.
Sunrise and sunset in Houston
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Houston time zone details
Clocks in Houston move back 1 hour to CST (UTC−6) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone and observes Central Daylight Time (CST/CDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−5.
What is the current time in Houston?
It is currently 6:04 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Houston, United States.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Houston move back 1 hour to CST (UTC−6) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Houston today?
Sunrise today is at 6:21 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM — 14 hours 3 minutes of daylight.
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