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 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
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
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 3 Nov ● | 05:10 | 06:33 | 12:02 | 15:09 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:11 | 06:34 | 12:02 | 15:08 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:11 | 06:35 | 12:02 | 15:08 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 05:12 | 06:35 | 12:02 | 15:07 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 05:13 | 06:36 | 12:02 | 15:07 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 05:13 | 06:37 | 12:02 | 15:06 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Mon, 9 Nov | 05:14 | 06:38 | 12:02 | 15:06 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Galveston
Sunrise
in Galveston
↑
6:33 AM
Sunset
in Galveston
↓
5:31 PM
Day Length
10h 57m
Dawn
in Galveston
6:08 AM
Dusk
in Galveston
5:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Galveston
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
33.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:15
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Distances & Clock Changes in Galveston
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 March 14, 2027, when the clocks spring forward 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 03:48 on Tuesday, November 03, 2026. Galveston follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Galveston in?
Galveston runs on the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-06:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Galveston?
Is Galveston on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Galveston as of November 03, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Galveston today?
Galveston sees sunrise at 06:33 and sunset at 17:31 today, giving 10h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Galveston tonight?
Tonight the moon over Galveston is in its Waning Crescent phase, lit 33.2%.
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 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.