Current Time in Houston, United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

America/Chicago

UTC Offset

UTC−6

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

29.7604°, -95.3698°

Population

2.3M

Nearby Airports

• George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) — 37 km

Nearby Cities

• Austin — United States
• Chicago — United States
• Dallas — United States
• Memphis — United States
• Milwaukee — United States
• Minneapolis — United States
• Nashville — United States
• New Orleans — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Houston in?

Houston is in the CST time zone (America/Chicago), which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Houston observe Daylight Saving Time?

Houston uses the America/Chicago IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Houston?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Houston, United States. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Houston?

Houston has a UTC offset of UTC−6. This means it is 6 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Houston?

Houston is served by George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).