New York is exactly 1 hour ahead of Houston year-round. When it's 3:00 PM in New York, it's 2:00 PM in Houston. Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule.
New York uses Eastern Time (ET) while Houston uses Central Time (CT). The 1-hour difference remains constant throughout the year as both switch clocks simultaneously.
Any business hours work great! With only a 1-hour difference, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM New York corresponds to 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Houston. Full business day overlap.
Houston is America's energy capital, while New York leads in finance. Energy companies headquartered in Houston often have major financial operations in New York, making coordination common.