Current Time in Galveston
Texas, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Galveston, Texas, United States — updated live every second. Galveston observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Galveston now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Galveston time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Galveston
What Time Is It in Galveston Right Now?
The current local time in Galveston, Texas, United States is 11:59:57 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Galveston observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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11:59:57 PM
CDT · UTC-5
Galveston Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Galveston timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Texas
Galveston is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Galveston Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Texas
Daylight Saving Time: Galveston is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Galveston is located in United States (Texas) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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