Houston time zone facts
| Date | Tuesday, October 20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago) |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving | Yes (currently summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, November 1, 2026, 02:00 AM → 01:00 AM, UTC−6 (1 hour back) |
| Sunrise / sunset | 07:26 AM / 06:45 PM (Tue, October 20) |
| Country | United States — several time zones in the country |
| Coordinates | 29.76° N, 95.37° W |
London to Houston time converter
London hour by hour in Houston time; the 3 highlighted rows are business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities.
| London | Houston |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18:00 (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 19:00 (previous day) |
| 02:00 | 20:00 (previous day) |
| 03:00 | 21:00 (previous day) |
| 04:00 | 22:00 (previous day) |
| 05:00 | 23:00 (previous day) |
| 06:00 | 00:00 |
| 07:00 | 01:00 |
| 08:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 03:00 |
| 10:00 | 04:00 |
| 11:00 | 05:00 |
| 12:00 | 06:00 |
| 13:00 | 07:00 |
| 14:00 | 08:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 |
| 16:00 | 10:00 |
| 17:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 |
| 19:00 | 13:00 |
| 20:00 | 14:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 |
| 22:00 | 16:00 |
| 23:00 | 17:00 |
Houston time compared with world cities
Relative to Houston; gaps with daylight-saving cities shift by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 8 hours ahead |
| London | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| New York | UTC−4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 2 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 8 hours ahead |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 14 hours ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+11 | 16 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Houston observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−6).
Sunrise and sunset in Houston
Next 7 days, local time (±2 min).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, October 20 | 07:26 AM | 06:45 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| Wed, October 21 | 07:27 AM | 06:44 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Thu, October 22 | 07:27 AM | 06:43 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Fri, October 23 | 07:28 AM | 06:42 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Sat, October 24 | 07:29 AM | 06:41 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Sun, October 25 | 07:29 AM | 06:40 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Mon, October 26 | 07:30 AM | 06:39 PM | 11 h 9 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Houston
Local times for Tue, October 20 (golden hour: sun 6° above to 4° below the horizon; blue hour: 4° to 6° below):
| Morning blue hour | 07:02 AM – 07:11 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 07:11 AM – 07:58 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 06:13 PM – 07:00 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 07:00 PM – 07:09 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and London?
Houston is currently 6 hours behind London. Because daylight saving rules differ between places, this gap can change by an hour during parts of the year.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in Central Daylight Time (UTC−5). IANA time zone ID: America/Chicago.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Houston observes daylight saving time. It is currently on daylight (summer) time. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026: at 02:00 AM local time clocks go back 1 hour to 01:00 AM (UTC−6).
When is golden hour in Houston?
On Tue, October 20, evening golden hour in Houston runs 06:13 PM – 07:00 PM and morning golden hour 07:11 AM – 07:58 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Houston?
On Tue, October 20, sunrise in Houston is at 07:26 AM and sunset at 06:45 PM, a day length of 11 h 19 min (local time).