Time difference between Washington, D.C. and Houston

Houston is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C..

United States · Eastern Standard Time

7:47 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

United States · Central Standard Time

6:47 PM

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Houston?

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 8:00 AM in Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Houston. More: time in Washington, D.C. · time in Houston