United States · America/Chicago
Current Time in Houston, United States
America/Chicago Timezone
GMT-5America/ChicagoClock synchronized (±0ms)
16:05:19
Wednesday
October 28, 2026
Unix Timestamp
1793221519
UTC Time
Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:05:19 GMT
ISO Format
2026-10-28T21:05:19.547Z
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Developer snippet
Use this timezone in your code:
const date = new Date();
const options = { timeZone: "America/Chicago", hour: "2-digit", minute: "2-digit" };
const formatter = new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US', options);
console.log(formatter.format(date));City Information
Timezone Information
CountryUnited States
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Coordinates29.7604° N, 95.3698° W
Population2.3 million
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it now in Houston?
The current local time in Houston, United States is 9:05 PM UTC. Houston is located in the America/Chicago timezone.
What is the time difference between Houston and UTC?
Houston follows America/Chicago time. The current offset from UTC is 0 hours.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
This depends on the local regulations of United States. The current time is 9:05:19 PM Coordinated Universal Time, which automatically adjusts for daylight saving time when applicable.
How does time in Houston compare to other major cities?
Here is how the current time in Houston compares to other major cities: New York: 05:05 PM (+1h) • London: 09:05 PM (+5h) • Tokyo: 06:05 AM (+14h)
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