Time difference between New York and Houston

Houston is 1 hour behind New York.

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:48 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Central Standard Time

6:48 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

New York to Houston time converter

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

What is the time difference between New York and Houston?

Houston is 1 hour behind New York. New York is on UTC−5 and Houston is on UTC−6.

What time is it in Houston when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Houston.

When is the best time to call Houston from New York?

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

Which days are working days in both New York and Houston?

Both New York and Houston usually work Monday to Friday.

Does the time difference between New York and Houston change?

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

New York is 1 hour ahead of Houston. More: time in New York · time in Houston