New Orleans Houston Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between New Orleans and Houston?

New Orleans and Houston are on the same time. Both cities use Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in New Orleans, it's also 12:00 PM in Houston.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, keeping them synchronized year-round.

Best Time to Call Houston from New Orleans

Any time works! Since both cities share the same time zone, you can call during normal business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) without any conversion needed.

New Orleans and Houston are neighboring Gulf Coast cities with strong ties in energy, shipping, and culture. The drive is about 5 hours along Interstate 10. Both cities share Louisiana Creole and Cajun cultural influences.

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