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Time difference between Houston and Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Houston.

Houston
United States · Central Daylight Time
2:46 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Washington, D.C.
United States · Eastern Daylight Time
3:46 AM
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Houston to Washington, D.C. time converter

Green rows are office hours in both places; light green rows are when both are awake.

HoustonWashington, D.C.
12:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (next day)

Questions

What is the time difference between Houston and Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Houston is on UTC−5 and Washington, D.C. is on UTC−4.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 10:00 AM in Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

Yes. Because of daylight saving time, the difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when Washington, D.C. will be 2 hours ahead of Houston.

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