City Details: Houston

A few alternate names for Houston are: Chiouston, HOU, Hiu-su-tun, Hiustonas, Hiû-sṳ̂-tûn, Hjuston, Hjustona, Hjūstona, Houston, Houston City

Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the Southern United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in the United States with a population of 2.3 million at the 2020 census, while the Greater Houston metropolitan area at 7.8 million residents is the fifth-most populous metropolitan area in the nation and second-most populous in Texas. Located in Southeast Texas near Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, it is the seat of Harris County. Covering a total area of 640.4 square miles (1,659 km2), Houston is the ninth-most expansive city in the country and the largest whose municipal government is not consolidated with a county, parish, or borough. Although primarily located within Harris County, portions of the city extend into Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. Houston also functions as the southeastern anchor of the Texas Triangle megaregion.

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General Information

  • Official Name: United States of America
  • Common Name: United States
  • Population: 2304580
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Coordinates: 29.76328, -95.36327
  • Country Code: USA
  • Continent: North America

Closest Airports to Houston

  • 1. William P Hobby Airport (HOU), distance from city center: 15.43 km
  • 2. Andrau Airpark (AAP), distance from city center: 22.19 km
  • 3. George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH), distance from city center: 24.68 km

Location of Houston

United States Country Details

  • Country: United States
  • Official Name: United States of America
  • Capital: Washington, D.C.
  • Region: Americas
  • Subregion: North America
  • Population: 329,484,123
  • Area: 9,372,610 km²
  • Languages: English
  • Currency: United States dollar ($)
  • Timezones: UTC-12:00, UTC-11:00, UTC-10:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00, UTC-04:00, UTC+10:00, UTC+12:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Canada
  • Mexico

Holidays in Houston, United States of America

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  • New Year's Day - 2026-01-01
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - 2026-01-19
  • Lincoln's Birthday - 2026-02-12
  • Washington's Birthday - 2026-02-16
  • Good Friday - 2026-04-03
  • Good Friday - 2026-04-03
  • Truman Day - 2026-05-08
  • Memorial Day - 2026-05-25
  • Juneteenth National Independence Day - 2026-06-19
  • Independence Day - 2026-07-03
  • Labour Day - 2026-09-07
  • Columbus Day - 2026-10-12
  • Indigenous Peoples' Day - 2026-10-12
  • Veterans Day - 2026-11-11
  • Thanksgiving Day - 2026-11-26
  • Christmas Day - 2026-12-25

Daylight Saving Time in Houston, United States of America

Year DST Start DST End
2025 Mar 9, 2025, 8:00 AM Nov 2, 2025, 8:00 AM
2026 Mar 8, 2026, 8:00 AM Nov 1, 2026, 8:00 AM
2027 Mar 14, 2027, 8:00 AM Nov 7, 2027, 8:00 AM
2028 Mar 12, 2028, 8:00 AM Nov 5, 2028, 8:00 AM
2029 Mar 11, 2029, 8:00 AM Nov 4, 2029, 8:00 AM
2030 Mar 10, 2030, 8:00 AM Nov 3, 2030, 8:00 AM
2031 Mar 9, 2031, 8:00 AM Nov 2, 2031, 8:00 AM
2032 Mar 14, 2032, 8:00 AM Nov 7, 2032, 8:00 AM
2033 Mar 13, 2033, 8:00 AM Nov 6, 2033, 8:00 AM
2034 Mar 12, 2034, 8:00 AM Nov 5, 2034, 8:00 AM

Top Events in Houston, United States of America

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Cowboy - The Ultimate Kid Rock Tribute
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House of Blues Houston
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Life of Pi (Touring)
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Scout Bar - Houston
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Teo Gonzalez & Mario Aguilar - " 90s Vs 60s: La Comedia Perfecta"
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Museums in Houston, United States of America

Museum

Blaffer Art Museum

4188 Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77204, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7249° N, 95.3425° W

Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00

Museum

Menil Collection

1533 Sul Ross Street, Houston, TX 77006, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7373° N, 95.3985° W

Hours: We-Su 11:00-19:00

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Holocaust Museum Houston

5401 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7251° N, 95.3856° W

Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00 • Su 12:00-17:00 • Mo off

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Art Car Museum

140 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7720° N, 95.3968° W

Hours: We-Su 11:00-18:00

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Menil Drawing Institute

1412 West Main Street, Houston, TX 77006, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7364° N, 95.3972° W

Hours: We-Su 11:00-19:00

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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Ewing Street, Houston, TX 77001, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7251° N, 95.3895° W

Hours: Tu-We 10:00-17:00 • Th 10:00-21:00 • Fr-Sa 10:00-19:00 • Su 12:15-19:00

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Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

5216 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7264° N, 95.3915° W

Hours: Tu-We 10:00-19:00 • Th 10:00-21:00 • Fr 10:00-19:00 • Sa 10:00-18:00 • Su 12:00-18:00

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Children's Museum of Houston

1500 Binz Street, Houston, TX 77004, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7225° N, 95.3852° W

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The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

3816 Caroline Street, Houston, TX 77004, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7359° N, 95.3781° W

Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00

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Houston Fire Museum

2403 Milam Street, Houston, TX 77006, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7474° N, 95.3748° W

Hours: closed "temporarily closed until August 2022 for historic preservation per website"

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Rothko Chapel

3900 Yupon Street, Houston, TX 77006, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7376° N, 95.3962° W

Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00

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Cy Twombly Gallery

1501 Branard Street, Houston, TX 77006, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7367° N, 95.3979° W

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Byzantine Fresco Chapel Museum

4011,4015 Yupon Street, Houston, TX 77006, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7364° N, 95.3953° W

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Museum of Printing History

West Clay Street, Houston, TX 77019, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7555° N, 95.3968° W

Hours: closed "pending relocation"

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Rutherford B. H. Yates Museum

Andrews Street, Houston, TX 77002, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7559° N, 95.3809° W

Hours: "by appointment only"

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Houston Freedman's Town

1204 Victor Street, Houston, TX 77019, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7541° N, 95.3798° W

Hours: Tu-We 10:00-17:00 • Th 10:00-18:00 • Fr 10:00-17:00 • Sa 09:00-13:00

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Audrey Jones Beck Building

5601 Main Street, Houston, TX 77001, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7251° N, 95.3895° W

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Caroline Weiss Law Building

1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77401, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7256° N, 95.3904° W

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Dan Flavin Installation at Richmond Hall

1500 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7349° N, 95.3981° W

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Freedman's Town Visitor Center

1204 Victor Street, Houston, TX 77019, United States of America

Coordinates: 29.7540° N, 95.3797° W

Hours: Tu-We 10:00-17:00 • Th 10:00-18:00 • Fr 10:00-17:00 • Sa 09:00-13:00