Miami is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Houston uses Central Time (CT, UTC-6/-5) while Miami uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). When it's 12:00 PM in Houston, it's 1:00 PM in Miami.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Houston time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Miami, covering standard business hours.
Houston and Miami are two of America's largest cities with strong Latin American connections. Both are major ports and business hubs. Direct flights connect them in about 2.5 hours.