Time Texas - 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 Texas?
The current time in Texas is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Texas is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Texas is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Texas 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 Texas.
Time zone and clock changes in Texas
| 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 Texas
Today, October 12, 2026, the sun rises in Texas at 07:37 and sets at 19:08 (local time), giving 11 h 31 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:23.
More about Texas
See the location and GPS coordinates of Texas, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Texas and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Texas
What time is it in Texas right now?
The current time in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.
Does Texas observe daylight saving time?
Texas is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Texas is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Texas?
Today, October 12, 2026, the sun rises in Texas at 07:37 and sets at 19:08 (local time), giving 11 h 31 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:23.
