Nearest Airport to Texas
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU / KHOU) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Houston, the main city in Texas.
Current local time at the airport is 05:55:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Texas, United States
Texas has 2 listed IANA time zones. 2 observe daylight saving time changes in 2026.
Next change: November 1, 2026
Clock moves back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Texas
Business hours in Texas (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Sao Paulo: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Frankfurt: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Johannesburg: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Singapore: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Hong Kong: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Istanbul: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Auckland: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Texas
Compare time in Texas with major cities worldwide.
Current Time in Cities of Texas, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Texas in?
Texas follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Texas at UTC-5.
What time is it in Texas right now?
The current local time in Texas is 05:55:20 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Texas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Texas is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Texas?
Texas is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Texas?
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the nearest airport to Texas, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 05:55:20.
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