Current Time in Houston
Live local time, daylight saving status, and time zone information for Houston.
10:21:25 AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time
UTC Offset
GMT-5
Daylight Saving
Currently Active
About Houston Time
Houston is located in the Central Daylight Time time zone. The current UTC offset is GMT-5, meaning it is behind 5 Coordinated Universal Time. Daylight saving time is currently active in Houston, which shifts the local time forward by one hour. Always check the live clock above for the most accurate and up-to-date local time when planning international calls or travel.
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