Current Time in Galveston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 29.3° N, 94.8° W
Elevation: 2 m above sea level
Population rank: #957 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Texas
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Galveston is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Galveston, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Galveston
Galveston gets 14h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Galveston is at 06:19 and sunset in Galveston is at 20:19.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 16m near the December solstice to 14h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Galveston and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 14 Jun ● | 04:41 | 06:19 | 13:19 | 16:53 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:41 | 06:19 | 13:19 | 16:53 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:41 | 06:19 | 13:19 | 16:53 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:41 | 06:19 | 13:20 | 16:53 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:41 | 06:19 | 13:20 | 16:53 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:41 | 06:19 | 13:20 | 16:54 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:41 | 06:20 | 13:20 | 16:54 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Galveston
Sunrise
in Galveston
↑
6:19 AM
Sunset
in Galveston
↓
8:19 PM
Day Length
14h 00m
Dawn
in Galveston
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Galveston
8:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Galveston
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
1.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 05:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:21
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How Far Is Galveston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,270 km | NE (50deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,275 km | WNW (289deg) |
| London | 7,805 km | NE (41deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,813 km | SE (133deg) |
| Paris | 8,086 km | NE (43deg) |
| Moscow | 9,539 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,815 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 13,164 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Galveston?
Galveston next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Galveston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Galveston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.3deg S, 85.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Galveston
What time is it in Galveston right now?
The current local time in Galveston is 03:46 on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Galveston follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Galveston in?
Galveston uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Galveston?
Is Galveston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Galveston is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Galveston today?
Today in Galveston: sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset is at 20:19, giving 14h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Galveston tonight?
The moon phase over Galveston tonight is New Moon with 1.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Galveston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Galveston, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.