Current Local Time in Austin
Austin, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Austin follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Austin
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (27-36°C) and mild winters (5-17°C). Can be humid.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Austin Time Zone
Austin is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a major metropolitan city in United States, Austin serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Austin is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Austin, consider that standard business hours are typically Tech-flexible schedules. 6th Street comes alive after dark. Food trucks operate late. local time. Austin observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Austin has a population of approximately 1M (2.3M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Austin from abroad, use the country code +1 512. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Austin time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Austin ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Austin Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 30.27°, -97.74°
- • Calling Code: +1 512