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Time difference between Houston and Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Houston.

Houston
United States · Central Standard Time
6:30 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Washington, D.C.
United States · Eastern Standard Time
7:30 PM
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Houston to Washington, D.C. time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

HoustonWashington, D.C.
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Houston is on UTC−6 and Washington, D.C. is on UTC−5.

What time is it in Washington, D.C. when it is 9 AM in Houston?

When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 10:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Houston?

The best time to call or meet is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Houston (10:00 AM–6:00 PM in Washington, D.C.), when both places are in normal office hours.

Which days are working days in both Houston and Washington, D.C.?

Both Houston and Washington, D.C. usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between Houston and Washington, D.C. change?

No. Neither Houston nor Washington, D.C. changes its clocks in a way that affects the difference, so it stays the same all year.

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