Houston Time to UTC Converter
UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 3:00 PM UTC.
UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert Houston Time to UTC, add 6 hours to the Houston Time time: 9:00 AM CST = 3:00 PM UTC.
Houston Time (Houston time) is used in Houston, USA. UTC (UTC) is used in The world's time standard; used in aviation, computing and science.
Houston Time to UTC time conversion table
Houston Time to UTC on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Houston Time | UTC | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 6:00 AM UTC | — |
| 1:00 AM CST | 7:00 AM UTC | — |
| 2:00 AM CST | 8:00 AM UTC | — |
| 3:00 AM CST | 9:00 AM UTC | — |
| 4:00 AM CST | 10:00 AM UTC | — |
| 5:00 AM CST | 11:00 AM UTC | — |
| 6:00 AM CST | 12:00 PM UTC | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 1:00 PM UTC | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM UTC | — |
| 9:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM UTC | work hours |
| 10:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM UTC | work hours |
| 11:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM UTC | — |
| 12:00 PM CST | 6:00 PM UTC | — |
| 1:00 PM CST | 7:00 PM UTC | — |
| 2:00 PM CST | 8:00 PM UTC | — |
| 3:00 PM CST | 9:00 PM UTC | — |
| 4:00 PM CST | 10:00 PM UTC | night |
| 5:00 PM CST | 11:00 PM UTC | night |
| 6:00 PM CST | 12:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 7:00 PM CST | 1:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 8:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 9:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 10:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM UTC | next day |
| 11:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM UTC | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Houston Time to UTC
Add 6 hours to the Houston Time time to get UTC.
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 3:00 PM UTC.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 4:00 AM UTC (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Houston Time and UTC
The time difference between Houston Time and UTC is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: UTC is 6 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: UTC is 5 hours ahead of Houston Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: UTC is 6 hours ahead of Houston Time.
Houston Time and UTC during daylight saving time
- Houston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- UTC does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+0 all year.
Best time for a meeting between Houston Time and UTC
Houston Time and UTC share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC, inside working hours for both.
Houston Time to UTC FAQ
What is the time difference between Houston Time and UTC?
Right now UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Houston Time in UTC?
9:00 AM CST is 3:00 PM UTC.
What is 12 PM (noon) Houston Time in UTC?
12:00 PM CST is 6:00 PM UTC.
Is UTC ahead of or behind Houston Time?
UTC is 6 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in UTC than in Houston Time.
Does Houston Time change for daylight saving time?
Yes. Houston Time next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
Does UTC change for daylight saving time?
No. UTC stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between Houston Time and UTC?
Houston Time and UTC share 2 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM CST lands between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM UTC, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.