Time zone in Houston: Central Time (CT)
Right now the local time in Houston is UTC−6 (CST). Houston observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−5 on March 8 and to UTC−6 on November 1.
Time difference between Houston and other places
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Houston right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Houston. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Houston |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Chicago | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Denver | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Vietnam | 13 hours ahead | 10:00 PM |
| The Philippines | 14 hours ahead | 11:00 PM |
| China | 14 hours ahead | 11:00 PM |
| Mexico | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Spain | 7 hours ahead | 4:00 PM |
| South Korea | 15 hours ahead | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| Brazil | 3 hours ahead | 12:00 PM |
U.S. stock market hours in Houston (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Houston that is from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston uses Central Time (CT), which is UTC−6 (CST) right now. Houston observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−5 on March 8 and to UTC−6 on November 1.
Does Houston have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−5 on March 8 and to UTC−6 on November 1.
What is the time difference between Houston and New York?
Houston is 1 hour behind New York right now.