Current time in Texas
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Thursday, 27 August 2026
United States — mostly Central Time · UTC−5 · daylight saving active
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| Los Angeles | --:-- | — |
| Denver | --:-- | — |
| London | --:-- | — |
| Mexico City | --:-- | — |
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What time is it in Texas?
The current local time in Texas is — on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Texas is on CT — CST (UTC−6) in winter (UTC−5).
Almost all of Texas — Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio — is on Central Time. Only the far western tip around El Paso and part of Hudspeth County sits in Mountain Time, an hour behind. Texas observes daylight saving, so the offset shifts twice a year.
Time zone facts
| Time zone | CT — CST (UTC−6) in winter, CDT (UTC−5) in summer |
| Current offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving | Currently active (summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
| IANA zone | America/Chicago |
Sunrise and sunset today
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
| Sunset | 19:51 |
| Day length | 12 h 54 m |
| Solar noon | 13:24 |
Good to know
- El Paso is one hour behind the rest of Texas, on Mountain Time.
- Texas is 1 hour behind New York and 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- Central Time covers more US states than any other zone.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Texas right now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Texas, updated every second from your device clock and the America/Chicago time zone. CT — CST (UTC−6) in winter, CDT (UTC−5) in summer.
Does Texas use daylight saving time?
Yes. Texas changes its clocks twice a year, so the UTC offset shifts by an hour. This page shows whether daylight saving is active right now and the date of the next change.
What is the time difference between Texas and me?
The comparison table on this page converts the current time in Texas into your own local time and into the main cities people schedule with.
When does the sun rise and set in Texas?
Today's sunrise, sunset and day length are calculated on this page from the local coordinates — no account or location permission needed.
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