Zmanim in Houston Today
יוסטון, USA · Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 25 Tishrei, 5787
Full Zmanim for October 6, 2026
| Zman | Time |
|---|---|
| Alot HaShachar | 06:05 |
| Misheyakir | 06:34 |
| Sunrise (Netz) | 07:17 |
| Latest Shema (GRA) | 10:13 |
| Latest Tefillah (GRA) | 11:11 |
| Chatzos | 13:09 |
| Mincha Gedola | 13:38 |
| Mincha Ketana | 16:34 |
| Plag HaMincha | 17:48 |
| Sunset (Shkiah) | 19:01 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (8.5° GRA) | 19:36 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (72 min) | 20:13 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (16.1° Rabbeinu Tam) | 20:11 |
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About Jewish Prayer Times in Houston
The Zmanim (halachic times) above are calculated for Houston's exact coordinates (latitude 29.7604, longitude -95.3698, elevation 15m) using the NOAA Solar Calculator. The times are recomputed each day from the sun's actual position, so they remain accurate year-round without any manual adjustment.
How to Use These Prayer Times
- Alot HaShachar — the earliest time for most morning mitzvot.
- Misheyakir — the earliest time to put on tzitzit and tefillin.
- Sof Zman K'riat Shema — the deadline to recite the morning Shema; the earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama). Do not delay past this deadline.
- Chatzos — divides morning from afternoon; the latest time for certain daytime mitzvot.
- Mincha Gedola / Ketana — the window for the afternoon prayer (Mincha); Mincha Gedola is the earliest time, Mincha Ketana is the preferred time.
- Tzait HaKochavim — nightfall; the end of Shabbat, Yom Tov, and fast days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Houston?
Today, sunrise (netz hachama) in Houston is at 07:17.
What is the latest time to say Shema in Houston?
The latest time to recite the morning Shema (Sof Zman K'riat Shema, GRA opinion) in Houston today is 10:13. The earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama) at 07:17.
What time is Chatzos in Houston?
Chatzos (halachic midday) in Houston today is at 13:09.
What time is Mincha in Houston?
The Mincha prayer window in Houston begins at Mincha Gedola (13:38) and the preferred time is Mincha Ketana (16:34).
What time is Tzait HaKochavim in Houston?
Tzait HaKochavim (nightfall, when three stars are visible) in Houston today is at 20:13 (72-minute opinion).