Current time in Houston, United States
What time is it in Houston?
Time zone
America/Chicago
UTC offset
UTC−5
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America/Chicago
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14:00
Time zone: UTCAbout Houston time
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone. The current local time updates live below — no refresh needed. Use the analogue dial to read the time at a glance, or open the world clock to compare Houston with your own city and plan calls.
FAQ
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago IANA time zone, currently UTC−5 from UTC.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
The clock above always reflects the current local rules for America/Chicago, including any seasonal DST transitions automatically.
How accurate is this clock?
The clock uses your device's system time plus the IANA database for America/Chicago. It updates every second and stays accurate as long as your device clock is correct.