Houston Dallas Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Houston and Dallas?

There is no time difference between Houston and Dallas. Both cities use Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 in summer). When it's 9:00 AM in Houston, it's also 9:00 AM in Dallas.

Both cities are in Texas and observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so they remain synchronized year-round.

Best Time to Call Dallas from Houston

Any time works! Since both cities share the same timezone, you can schedule calls during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) without any time conversion needed.

Houston and Dallas are the two largest cities in Texas, connected by a 4-hour drive or short 1-hour flight. Both are major economic centers—Houston leads in energy while Dallas excels in telecommunications, technology, and finance.

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