Current time in Houston
Local time in Houston
The time in Houston is 6 hours behind UTC and 1 hour behind Columbus. The current timezone in Houston is Central Standard Time (CST). Houston is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Houston starts at March 9, 2025.
Details for the time in Houston
| Current time | 11:22 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Central Standard Time (CST)
DST: Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| IANA time zone | America/Chicago |
| Your time difference | 1 hour behind Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC-6 6 hours behind UTC |
Houston Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Houston.
| Last DST ended at |
Nov. 3, 2024 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 9, 2025 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Nov. 2, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |