Houston to Monterrey Time Difference
Monterrey is 1 hour behind Houston. When it's 07:56:50 AM in Houston, it's 06:56:50 AM in Monterrey.
How Many Hours Behind Is Monterrey From Houston?
Monterrey is 1 hour behind Houston. So Houston is 1 hour ahead of Monterrey looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Houston starts when it is already 8:00 AM in Monterrey. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Houston and Monterrey
Both cities are inside normal business hours between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Houston — that's 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Monterrey. That's a 7-hour window, so a call fits comfortably in either side's working day.
both at work Houston only Monterrey only neither — hours shown along the strip are Houston local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Houston to see the exact equivalent in Monterrey.
Common Times Converted
Houston time on the left, Monterrey time on the right.
Houston to Monterrey: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Houston. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Houston | Monterrey | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | Houston only |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Both cities |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Both cities |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Both cities |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | Both cities |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Both cities |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Both cities |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Both cities |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Monterrey only |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM | — |
Understanding the Houston – Monterrey Time Difference
Houston runs on America/Chicago, currently CDT (UTC-5:00). Monterrey runs on America/Monterrey, currently CST (UTC-6:00). The gap of 1 hour is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time and Monterrey does not, so the gap between them shifts by an hour twice a year. The next shift is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes . Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States · Daylight Saving Time in Mexico.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Monterrey?
Monterrey is currently 1 hour behind Houston. That gap becomes on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Houston changes its clocks.
How many hours behind is Monterrey from Houston?
Monterrey is 1 hour behind Houston. Looking at it the other way, Houston is 1 hour ahead of Monterrey.
What time is it in Monterrey when it is 9:00 AM in Houston?
When it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is 8:00 AM in Monterrey.
Is Monterrey ahead of or behind Houston?
Monterrey is 1 hour behind Houston. Houston reaches each point in the day first, so Monterrey is still getting started while the Houston working day is finishing.
What is the best time to call between Houston and Monterrey?
Between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM Houston time, which is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Monterrey. Both cities are inside normal business hours during that window.
Does the time difference between Houston and Monterrey change during the year?
Yes. Houston observes Daylight Saving Time and Monterrey does not, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Houston and Monterrey in?
Houston uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-5:00). Monterrey uses America/Monterrey, currently CST (UTC-6:00).