Houston, United States
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC-5 (CDT)
The current local time in Houston, United States is 08:37:45.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- Population
- 2,314,157
- Coordinates
- 29.76° N, 95.36° W
- Time Zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
- Country Area
- 9,629,091 km²
Time Difference Between Houston and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 1h ahead | |
| Time in London | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 14h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 15h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 13h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 2h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 7h ahead |
Weather in Houston
Current weather conditions in Houston including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
22°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
83%
Wind
7.9 km/h
Visibility
15 km
29°
22°
30°
24°
33°
26°
34°
25°
32°
25°
Cities Near Houston
- Time in Pasadena17 km
- Time in Missouri23 km
- Time in Pearland23 km
- Time in Sugar Land31 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Houston
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Houston and New York
- Time difference between Houston and London
- Time difference between Houston and Tokyo
- Time difference between Houston and Sydney
- Time difference between Houston and Dubai
- Time difference between Houston and Singapore
- Time difference between Houston and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Houston and Paris
Map of Houston
Map showing the location of Houston at coordinates 29.76328, -95.36327.
About Houston Time
Houston is located in Americas, United Statesand follows the America/Chicago time zone. The city has a population of approximately 2,314,157 people.
The current local time in Houston is determined by the America/Chicago time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Houston, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Houston
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) in United States.
What is the current UTC offset for Houston?
Houston is currently at UTC-5 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Houston observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Houston?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Houston, United States, updated every second.