Time in Galveston, United States now
5:23:09 AM
Friday, July 17, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:31 AM ↓ 8:19 PM
Day length 13h 49m
Solar noon 1:25 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Texas (8)
Galveston facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 29.3014, -94.7977
- Population
- 50,180
Frequently asked
What time is it in Galveston right now?
The current local time in Galveston is shown above and updates live every second. Galveston is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Galveston in?
Galveston uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Galveston on daylight saving time?
Yes. Galveston is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Galveston and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Galveston (New York is currently 6:23 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
