Houston to Lusaka Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston is currently 7 hours ahead of 🇿🇲 Lusaka. This difference varies between 7h and 8h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+7h
Business overlap
2h
Distance
14,073 km
Approx. flight
16.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Lusaka
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇿🇲 Lusaka | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lusaka does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Houston is 7 hours ahead relative to Lusaka.
Min difference
7h
Max difference
8h
Best Meeting Times
There are 2 overlapping business hours between Houston and Lusaka (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Houston
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🇿🇲 Lusaka
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Lusaka?
The time difference between Houston and Lusaka is currently 7 hours ahead. Houston uses CDT (UTC-5), while Lusaka uses GMT+2 (UTC+2). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 7 hours ahead to 8 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Houston, what time is it in Lusaka?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 7:00 PM in Lusaka. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Lusaka change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 7 hours ahead and 8 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Houston and Lusaka?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM in Houston (which is 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Lusaka). This 2-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Houston ahead or behind Lusaka?
Houston is currently 7 hours behind Lusaka.
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 Lusaka?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 7:00 AM in Lusaka.