Current Time in Houston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 29.76° N, 95.36° W
State: Texas
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
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Prayer Times in Houston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 04 Sep ● | 05:36 | 07:00 | 13:20 | 16:53 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Sat, 05 Sep | 05:36 | 07:00 | 13:20 | 16:53 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
| Sun, 06 Sep | 05:37 | 07:01 | 13:19 | 16:52 | 19:38 | 21:08 |
| Mon, 07 Sep | 05:38 | 07:01 | 13:19 | 16:51 | 19:37 | 21:07 |
| Tue, 08 Sep | 05:38 | 07:02 | 13:19 | 16:51 | 19:36 | 21:06 |
| Wed, 09 Sep | 05:39 | 07:02 | 13:18 | 16:50 | 19:34 | 21:04 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:40 | 07:03 | 13:18 | 16:50 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Houston
Sunrise
in Houston
↑
7:00 AM
Sunset
in Houston
↓
7:39 PM
Day Length
12h 39m
Dawn
in Houston
6:35 AM
Dusk
in Houston
8:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Houston
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:43
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Houston
What time is it in Houston right now?
The live local time in Houston, United States is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Houston is in the America / Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00).
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston uses the America / Chicago time zone (CST), which is UTC−06:00. Its IANA time zone identifier is America/Chicago.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, Houston observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch from CST to CDT in summer and back again in winter.
What is the time difference between Houston and UTC?
Houston is UTC−06:00, meaning it is aligned with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Houston today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Houston are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Houston is 12h 39m.