Time in Houston — UTC-05
Live clock and time-zone data for Houston, United States — Chicago (America/Chicago), UTC-05 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.
Houston runs on Chicago (America/Chicago), which sits UTC-05 from UTC right now. In United States, office hours typically stretch from 09:00 to 17:00 local time, with a lunch window around 12:00–13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time zone abbreviation does Houston use?
Houston uses the abbreviation CDT, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Chicago.
What's the best time to call Houston from São Paulo?
The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Houston without falling outside office hours.
Is it daytime in Houston right now?
Yes — it is currently daytime in Houston.
When is noon in Houston?
Noon in Houston corresponds to UTC-05 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Houston shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.