Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Warsaw, it's that in Houston.
When it's 8:00 am in Warsaw, it's 1:00 am in Houston — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Warsaw, it's 3:00 am in Houston — late night there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Warsaw, it's 5:00 am in Houston — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Warsaw, it's 8:00 am in Houston — morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Warsaw, it's 10:00 am in Houston — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Warsaw, it's 2:00 pm in Houston — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Warsaw uses the PLN (zł) and Houston uses the USD ($). Language shifts too — Polish in Warsaw, English in Houston. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Poland
- Capital
- Warsaw
- Currency
- Polish złoty (PLN · zł)
- Language
- Polish
- Calling code
- +48
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Warsaw and Houston?
Warsaw is 7 hours behind Houston. Warsaw runs on GMT+2 and Houston on GMT-5. 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 Warsaw, what time is it in Houston?
10:00 am in Warsaw is 3:00 am in Houston on the same day — late night 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 Warsaw, what time is it in Houston?
3:00 pm in Warsaw is 8:00 am in Houston 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour 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 Warsaw from Houston?
About 9,009 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 6m, 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.
What currency do Warsaw and Houston use?
Warsaw uses the Polish złoty (PLN, zł); Houston uses the United States dollar (USD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Warsaw from Houston?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +48, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Warsaw and Houston?
Warsaw primarily speaks Polish; Houston speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Warsaw and Houston drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.