What time is it in Texas?
Live local time in Texas, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Texas
Saturday, October 24, 2026
CDT (UTC−5) · daylight saving time
In UTC: · UTC−5
- Time zone
- CDT (UTC−5)
America/Chicago - Daylight saving time
-
Currently in effect
Next change: November 1, 2026 - Sunrise
- 07:39
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:51
approx. local time - Calling code
- +1
United States - Currency
- USD
US dollar
Time zone in Texas
It's 15:18 in Texas in the CDT (UTC−5) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Austin.
The next clock change in Texas is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−6.
Today, the sun rises around 07:39 and sets around 18:51 in Austin (local time), with about 11 hours and 12 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Texas is +1, and the local currency is US dollar (USD).
Most of Texas—Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio—follows Central Time. Only El Paso and the far western part of the state are one hour behind, on Mountain Time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Texas?
The time zone currently in use in Texas is CDT (UTC−5).
Does in Texas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next clock change in Texas is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−6.
What is the dialing code in Texas?
The international calling code in Texas is +1. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 1, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.