Does Houston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Houston is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

Does London observe daylight saving time?

Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).

What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Houston?

3:00 PM in London, on the same day.

Houston to London Meeting Planner

London is 6 hours ahead of Houston right now. Their working days overlap for 2 hours today.

Houston · United States

2:47 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

London · United Kingdom

8:47 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · BST · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Houston and London

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Houston (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

HoustonOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time2:47PMnow
LondonUnited Kingdom ·· summer time8:47PMnow

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Date in Houston

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Houston time.

10:00AMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Houston (10:00) and London (16:00).
9:00AMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Houston (09:00) and London (15:00).
1:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Houston (13:00); just outside working hours in London (19:00).

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Your meeting

Houston10:00 AM CDTSat, Oct 17
London4:00 PM BSTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 15:00 UTC

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Time difference between Houston and London

London is 6 hours ahead of Houston right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Houston on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 5 hours ahead of Houston.

Time difference between Houston and London over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	London 6 hours ahead	—
Sun, Oct 25	London 5 hours ahead	Clocks go back in London
Sun, Nov 1	London 6 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Houston
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	London 5 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Houston
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	London 6 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in London

Houston is on Central Standard Time. London is on Greenwich Mean Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Houston & London Scheduling

What is the time difference between Houston and London?: London is 6 hours ahead of Houston right now: London is on BST (UTC+1) and Houston on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Oct 25, when clocks go back in London: then London is 5 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Houston and London?: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Houston (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in London). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 2 hours of overlap today.
Does Houston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Houston is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
Does London observe daylight saving time?: Yes. London is on BST (UTC+1) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Oct 25, to GMT (UTC+0).
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Houston?: 3:00 PM in London, on the same day.

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