Offset
The time difference between Houston and Los Angeles is 2 hours.
Houston (CDT) is ahead of Los Angeles (PDT).
CDT: UTC-5
PDT: UTC-7
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Houston (9 AM–3 PM in Los Angeles).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Houston (12:00 PM Los Angeles).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Houston uses Central Time (CST, or CDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST, or PDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Los Angeles is approximately 1,350 miles west of Houston.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Houston | Los Angeles | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Houston and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:21 AM
- Sunset
- 8:21 PM
- Day length
- 14h
- Sunrise
- 5:42 AM
- Sunset
- 8:03 PM
- Day length
- 14h 21m
Daylight overlap: 12h 39m — 7:42 AM–8:21 PM in Houston (5:42 AM–6:21 PM in Los Angeles). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Time
Other cities in Pacific Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Time
- GYY
- MDW
- ORD
- HOU
- IAH
- SAT
- DAL
- DFW
- AUS
- BNA
Airports in Pacific Time
- BUR
- HHR
- LAX
- LGB
- SNA
- CLD
- SAN
- TIJ
- OAK
- SFO
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Houston in Los Angeles?
- 9:00 am Houston is 7:00 am Los Angeles.
- What is 12:00 pm Houston in Los Angeles?
- 12:00 pm Houston is 10:00 am Los Angeles.
- What is 12:30 pm Houston in Los Angeles?
- 12:30 pm Houston is 10:30 am Los Angeles.
- What is 2:00 pm Houston in Los Angeles?
- 2:00 pm Houston is 12:00 pm Los Angeles.
- What is 5:00 pm Houston in Los Angeles?
- 5:00 pm Houston is 3:00 pm Los Angeles.
- What is 11:30 pm Houston in Los Angeles?
- 11:30 pm Houston is 9:30 pm Los Angeles.