Current Time in Texas
Nearly all of Texas is Central Time; the far-western tip around El Paso and Hudspeth County is on Mountain Time, an hour behind the rest of the state.
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Capital
Austin
Time zone(s)
Central Time / Mountain Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
30,500,000
A split time zone state
Nearly all of Texas is Central Time; the far-western tip around El Paso and Hudspeth County is on Mountain Time, an hour behind the rest of the state.
Cities in Texas
Texas vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Texas in?
Texas is split between two time zones. Nearly all of Texas is Central Time; the far-western tip around El Paso and Hudspeth County is on Mountain Time, an hour behind the rest of the state.
Does Texas observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Texas observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Texas's capital and what time zone is it in?
Austin is Texas's capital.