Houston×Fairbanks
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Houston, it's that in Fairbanks.
When it's 8:00 am in Houston, it's 5:00 am in Fairbanks — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Houston, it's 7:00 am in Fairbanks — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Houston, it's 9:00 am in Fairbanks — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Houston, it's 12:00 pm in Fairbanks — midday there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Houston, it's 2:00 pm in Fairbanks — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Houston, it's 6:00 pm in Fairbanks — evening there, the same day.
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Houston and Fairbanks?
Houston is 3 hours behind Fairbanks. Houston runs on GMT-5 and Fairbanks on GMT-8. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Houston, what time is it in Fairbanks?
10:00 am in Houston is 7:00 am in Fairbanks on the same day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Houston, what time is it in Fairbanks?
3:00 pm in Houston is 12:00 pm in Fairbanks on the same day — midday there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 5 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Houston from Fairbanks?
About 5,289 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 6h 43m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.