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Timezone: America/Chicago

Daylight saving time: Observes daylight saving time

Location: Houston, United States

Population: 2.3 million

Type: Administrative capital

Elevation: 12m above sea level

Coordinates: 29.7633, -95.3633 View on Google Maps

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    About the Time in Houston

    Check the current time in Houston, United States. See the local time, date, timezone, and daylight saving information for Houston.

    The local time in Houston, United States is shown above. Check the local date, timezone, and daylight saving details on this page.

    This location uses the America/Chicago timezone. This location observes daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes during the year.

    Use it for meetings, travel, livestreams, market hours, and international calls. City facts, a map, time differences, and links to related places appear when data is available.

    How to use this world clock

    1. Open this page to see the live local time, date, and timezone.
    2. Compare with your time or other cities using the comparison tool below.
    3. Set an alarm based on local time if you need a reminder for that timezone.
    4. Bookmark the page for quick access whenever you need to check the time.

    Timezone in Houston

    Houston uses the America/Chicago timezone. During daylight saving time the UTC offset shifts by one hour.

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    Need a countdown? Try the Online Timer. Need a reminder? Use the Online Alarm Clock. Want to measure elapsed time? Use the Online Stopwatch. Need a simple live clock? Use the Online Clock.

    Frequently asked questions

    What time is it in Houston right now?
    The clock above shows the current local time in Houston, including seconds and the date. It updates automatically in your browser.
    What timezone is Houston in?
    Houston uses the America/Chicago timezone. Yes. Houston observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn.
    Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
    Yes. Houston observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn.
    What does this Houston page show?
    Local time, date, timezone, daylight saving details, time differences, related city links, and city facts such as population, coordinates, and a map when available.
    Can I set an alarm for local time in Houston?
    Yes. Open the alarm clock from this page — it uses local time in Houston even if you are in another timezone.
    How can I check the time in another city?
    Open other city pages from the related links or the main world clock landing page. Use the compare tool to view several cities side by side.
    Can I bookmark or share this page?
    Yes. Each city page has a stable URL. Bookmark it or share it with others who need to check the time in Houston.