Current time in Houston
The live local time in Houston, based on the America/Chicago time zone.
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Time zone
America/Chicago
Standard offset
UTC-06:00
Daylight saving time
Yes (UTC-05:00)
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston uses the America/Chicago time zone, with a standard offset of UTC-06:00.
Does Houston use daylight saving time?
Yes. Houston uses UTC-06:00 in standard time and UTC-05:00 during daylight saving time.