Current Time in Austin, United States

Q: What timezone is Austin in?

Austin is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Austin?

Austin's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Austin in?

Austin is located in North America. It is the 978 thousand population city in United States.

United States · CST/CDT · UTC-6:00 / UTC-5:00 (DST)

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Austin Timezone Details

Timezone	CST/CDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-6:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-5:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Chicago
Country	United States
Population	978 thousand

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About Austin Time Zone (CST/CDT)

Austin, the capital of Texas, uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin is also a major tech hub home to Dell, Apple, and Tesla headquarters.

Key fact: Austin is in the same timezone as Dallas, Houston, and Chicago.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Austin with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Austin Time

What time is it in Austin right now? +

The current time in Austin, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Austin is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6:00 in winter, UTC-5:00 in summer).

What timezone is Austin in? +

Austin is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.

Does Austin observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Austin observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -6:00; in summer it is -5:00.

What is the UTC offset for Austin? +

Austin's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Austin and London? +

Austin (CST/CDT) is UTC-6:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Austin is in the same timezone as Dallas, Houston, and Chicago.

How do I convert Austin time to UTC? +

To convert Austin time to UTC, subtract UTC-6:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Austin and the UTC offset is UTC-6:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Austin in? +

Austin is located in North America. It is the 978 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Austin? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Austin is America/Chicago. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Austin? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Austin-Bergstrom Intl (AUS) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Austin to London, Austin to New York, Austin to Dubai, Austin to Tokyo.