Houston Time Now - Live Central Time
Current Time in Houston
About Houston Time Zone & Business Hours
⏰ Houston Time Details
- Time Zone: Central Time
- UTC Offset: UTC-6/-5
- State: Texas
- Population: 2.3 million
- Metro Area: 7.1 million
🏢 Houston Business Hours
- Business District: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ce
- Banks: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ce (Mon-Fri)
- Retail/Shopping: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Ce
- Restaurants: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Ce
📊 Houston Economy & Business Info
🏭 Major Industries
- Energy
- Aerospace
- Healthcare
- Technology
- International Trade
- Manufacturing
Economic Focus: Energy capital with oil refineries, NASA Johnson Space Center, major medical center
💼 Business & Economic Facts
- Population: 2.3 million
- Metro Population: 7.1 million
- Economic Rank: #4 largest city in USA
- Key Fact: Energy industry headquarters hub
🌍 Location & Geography
- State: Texas
- Time Zone: Central Time
- Region: South
- Founded: 1836
📈 Current Business Climate
- Business Environment: Business-friendly, no state income tax
- Major Employers: ExxonMobil, Phillips 66, NASA, Texas Medical Center
- Growth Sectors: Clean energy, space tech, biotech
- Cost of Living: Moderate
🏙️ Houston Districts & Neighborhoods Time
Downtown
Central Time Zone
Same time across all Houston areas
Galleria
Central Time Zone
Same time across all Houston areas
Energy Corridor
Central Time Zone
Same time across all Houston areas
Medical Center
Central Time Zone
Same time across all Houston areas
Heights
Central Time Zone
Same time across all Houston areas
Montrose
Central Time Zone
Same time across all Houston areas
❓ Houston Time Zone FAQ
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the Central Time Zone. The UTC offset is UTC-6/-5. Houston follows the same time as all of Texas.
What time is it in Houston right now?
The current time in Houston is displayed at the top of this page and updates every second. Houston follows Central Time year-round.
What are typical business hours in Houston?
Standard Houston business hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Central Time for offices, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM for banks, and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM for retail establishments.
What are the major industries in Houston?
Houston's economy is driven by Energy, Aerospace, Healthcare. Energy capital with oil refineries, NASA Johnson Space Center, major medical center
How does Houston time compare to other major cities?
Houston is 1 hour behind Eastern Time, same as Chicago and Dallas