Current local time in Houston
Houston, United States — America/Chicago (UTC-5). Updated live every second from your device clock.
United States
Houston
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- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
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About time in Houston
Houston observes the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC-5. If the region observes daylight saving time, the clock above adjusts automatically using your browser's built-in IANA time zone database — no manual changes needed.
Use this page to quickly answer "what time is it in Houston?" before scheduling a call, booking a flight, or messaging someone in United States.
Frequently asked
- What time is it in Houston right now?
- The clock above shows the current local time in Houston, United States, refreshed every second.
- What time zone does Houston use?
- Houston is on America/Chicago (UTC-5).
- Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
- If DST is observed for America/Chicago, the clock above adjusts automatically on transition dates.