Current Time in Houston, United States

Houston operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), based on the America/Chicago timezone identifier. The live clock above shows the current local time in Houston, updated every second directly from your device.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Houston in?▾

Houston is in the Central Time zone (CST/CDT), using the IANA timezone identifier America/Chicago.

What is the UTC offset for Houston?▾

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How do I convert Houston time to my local time?▾

Use our Time Zone Converter to compare Houston time with any other time zone, or check our Time Difference Calculator.