Winter Solstice in Houston
United States — December 21, 2026
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Houston
09:43:41
America/Chicago
GMT / UTC
14:43:41
Etc/UTC
Mecca
17:43:41
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Houston Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 2,314,157
- Coordinates
- 29.7633, -95.3633
Sun Times Today in Houston
Sunrise
07:05
Solar Noon
13:23
Sunset
19:42
Golden Hour
19:10
Daylight
12h 37m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Houston
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 05:44 |
| Sunrise | 07:05 |
| Dhuhr | 13:23 |
| Asr | 16:56 |
| Maghrib | 19:42 |
| Isha | 20:59 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Houston?
- Winter Solstice in Houston falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Houston in?
- Houston is in the America/Chicago timezone.