Houston, TX is on Central Time, UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.
Central Time. UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour | UTC−5 |
| Nov 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour | UTC−6 |
Houston uses Central Time (CST / CDT). UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Yes. Houston changes its clocks twice a year: forward on Mar 14, 2027, back on Nov 7, 2027.
Denver is 1 hour behind Houston all year.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Houston all year.