Houston to Austin Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston is currently the same time of 🇺🇸 Austin.
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Difference
0h
Business overlap
9h
Distance
235 km
Approx. flight
0.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Austin
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇺🇸 Austin | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Houston and Austin observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at the same time.
Best Meeting Times
There are 9 overlapping business hours between Houston and Austin (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Houston
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Austin
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Austin?
The time difference between Houston and Austin is currently the same time. Houston uses CDT (UTC-5), while Austin uses CDT (UTC-5).
When it's noon in Houston, what time is it in Austin?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 12:00 PM in Austin. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Austin change?
No. The time difference between Houston and Austin is always the same time — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Houston and Austin?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Houston (which is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Austin). This 9-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Houston ahead or behind Austin?
Houston and Austin are in the same time zone right now — there is no difference.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Houston in Austin?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 12:00 AM in Austin.