DST Starts
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -06:00 → UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time in Houston
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Houston, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Houston, United States
America/Chicago
DST Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00 → UTC -06:00
Daylight Saving Time in Houston in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -06:00UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00UTC -06:00
DST Dates for Houston by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 10, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 3, 2024 1:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 1, 2026 1:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 7, 2027 1:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2028 1:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 4, 2029 1:59 AM |
Does Houston Use Daylight Saving Time?
Houston has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the America/Chicago time zone data.
Houston Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Houston is America/Chicago.
Daylight Saving Time in Houston FAQ
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?
Houston has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the America/Chicago time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Houston in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Houston on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Houston in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Houston on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago.
Do the clocks change in Houston in 2026?
Yes. Houston has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Cities
Compare daylight saving time dates, clock changes and time zones in other cities.
New York
United States
America/New_York
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United States
America/Los_Angeles
Chicago
United States
America/Chicago
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America/Phoenix
Philadelphia
United States
America/New_York
San Antonio
United States
America/Chicago
San Diego
United States
America/Los_Angeles
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United States
America/Chicago
San Jose
United States
America/Los_Angeles