New York to Houston time converter

Houston is 1 hour behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Houston.

New York EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Houston CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

New York
United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4
Houston
Texas, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Houston conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Houston. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New YorkHouston
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Houston).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Houston switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

New York and Houston are 2,281 km (1,417 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Houston?

Houston is 1 hour behind New York.

What time is it in Houston when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Houston.

When is the best time to call Houston from New York?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Houston).

Does the time difference between New York and Houston change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.