What time is it in Houston?
United States
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone (). In Houston it is currently --:--:--. Houston is located in United States. The difference compared to São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 2 hours behind — when it's 12pm in São Paulo, it's 10:00 in Houston. Houston has the largest medical complex in the world — the Texas Medical Center — with over 60 institutions and 106,000 employees.
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| 🇧🇷São Paulo | --:-- | 2 hours ahead |
| 🇵🇹Lisbon | --:-- | 6 hours ahead |
| 🇬🇧London | --:-- | 6 hours ahead |
| 🇺🇸New York | --:-- | 1 hours ahead |
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | --:-- | 14 hours ahead |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | --:-- | 9 hours ahead |
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Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm
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Upcoming holidays in United States
- Jul 04Independence Dayin 22 days
- Nov 26Thanksgivingin 167 days
- Dec 25Christmas Dayin 196 days
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About Houston
Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and the energy capital of the world, home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and one of the busiest ports in the country. With over 145 languages spoken, it is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the US and a major host city for the 2026 World Cup.
- Population
- 2,300,000
- Metro area
- 7,100,000
- Official language
- Inglês
- Currency
- Dólar (USD)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical climate with very hot and humid summers, mild winters and frequent thunderstorms. Temperatures regularly exceed 35°C from June to September.
- Did you know?
- Houston has the largest medical complex in the world — the Texas Medical Center — with over 60 institutions and 106,000 employees.
Main airport
- Distance to center
- 0 km
- Avg. travel time
- 0 min
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Frequently asked questions about Houston
What time is it in Houston now?
The current time in Houston is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second from the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-5).
What's the time difference between Houston and São Paulo?
The difference between Houston and São Paulo (BRT, UTC-3) is 2 hours behind.
What's the time difference between Houston and Lisbon?
The difference between Houston and Lisbon is 6 hours behind.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Houston observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks shift forward 1 hour in spring and back 1 hour in autumn.
How do I call Houston from Brazil?
From Brazil, dial 0021 + +1 + local area code + number.
What are the upcoming holidays in United States?
Jan 01 — New Year's Day; Dec 25 — Christmas Day; Jul 04 — Independence Day
What are typical business hours in Houston?
Retail: 9am–7pm | Banks: 9am–5pm | Restaurants: 12–3pm and 7–10pm