Current time in Houston
11:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Houston right now
- Time zone
America/Chicago- UTC offset
- UTC-5
- Abbreviation
- CDT
Currently on daylight saving time · Clocks go back one hour on November 1, 2026
Other cities in the same time zone
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Houston right now?
The current local time in Houston is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston uses America/Chicago (CDT), currently UTC-5.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Currently on daylight saving time