🇺🇸 Austin

Austin runs on UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 6:31 AMSunset 8:37 PM(local)

Austin: daylight saving timeNow UTC-5 CDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
AustinUTC-5CDT
Dialing code+1
Population974,447
Coordinates30.27°N, 97.74°W
Elevation149 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Austin right now?
Austin runs on UTC-5 (CDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin is on UTC-5 (CDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Austin changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Austin use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Austin commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).