Time difference between Washington, D.C. and Houston

Houston is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C..

United States · Eastern Daylight Time

3:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

United States · Central Daylight Time

2:46 AM

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Washington, D.C. to Houston time converter

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

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

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

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Washington, D.C., it is 8:00 AM in Houston.

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

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

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

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

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Houston. More: time in Washington, D.C. · time in Houston