Are We CST in Texas?
Yes — most of Texas is on Central Time (CST/CDT). Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin all observe CST (UTC-6) in winter and CDT (UTC-5) in summer.The Exception: El Paso
El Paso and far west Texas use Mountain Time (MST/MDT) — UTC-7 in winter, UTC-6 in summer.
Texas Time Zone Summary
| Region | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|
| Most of Texas | CST (UTC-6) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| El Paso area | MST (UTC-7) | MDT (UTC-6) |
Quick Answer
Yes, for 99% of the state. Only the El Paso area uses Mountain Time.
