Current Time in Houston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 29.76° N, 95.36° W
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 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
Houston 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 Houston, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Houston
Houston gets 14h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Houston is at 06:24 and sunset in Houston is at 20:25.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 14m near the December solstice to 14h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Houston and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Houston right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Cities Sharing Houston's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Houston.
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Prayer Times in Houston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 29 Jun ● | 04:44 | 06:23 | 13:24 | 16:59 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 04:45 | 06:24 | 13:25 | 17:00 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 04:45 | 06:24 | 13:25 | 17:00 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 04:46 | 06:24 | 13:25 | 17:00 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 04:46 | 06:25 | 13:25 | 17:00 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 04:47 | 06:25 | 13:25 | 17:00 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:47 | 06:26 | 13:26 | 17:01 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Houston
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Houston
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Live event countdown in Houston local time
14-day Forecast for Houston
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Houston
Sunrise
in Houston
↑
6:24 AM
Sunset
in Houston
↓
8:25 PM
Day Length
14h 01m
Dawn
in Houston
5:56 AM
Dusk
in Houston
8:53 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Houston. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Houston
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:39
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 06:42
View the detailed moon calendar for Houston with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Houston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 2,207 km | WNW (288deg) |
| New York | 2,281 km | NE (52deg) |
| London | 7,803 km | NE (41deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,888 km | SE (133deg) |
| Paris | 8,085 km | NE (43deg) |
| Moscow | 9,515 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,741 km | NW (318deg) |
| Dubai | 13,147 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Houston?
Houston next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Houston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Houston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.8deg S, 84.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Houston
What time is it in Houston right now?
The current local time in Houston is 18:18 on Monday, June 29, 2026. Houston follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston 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 Houston?
Is Houston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Houston is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Houston today?
Today in Houston: sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset is at 20:25, giving 14h 01m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Houston tonight?
The moon phase over Houston tonight is Full Moon with 99.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Houston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Houston, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.