Time Galveston - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Galveston?
The current time in Galveston is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Galveston is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Galveston is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Galveston is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Galveston.
Time zone and clock changes in Galveston
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Galveston
Today, October 24, 2026, the sun rises in Galveston at 07:26 and sets at 18:40 (local time), giving 11 h 13 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:03.
More about Galveston
See the location and GPS coordinates of Galveston, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Galveston and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Galveston
What time is it in Galveston right now?
The current time in Galveston is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Galveston and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Galveston.
Does Galveston observe daylight saving time?
Galveston is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Galveston is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Galveston?
Today, October 24, 2026, the sun rises in Galveston at 07:26 and sets at 18:40 (local time), giving 11 h 13 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:03.
