Austin observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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CST · UTC-6
Austin Time Zone: CST/CDT and UTC-6
Austin operates on CST/CDT (UTC-6), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 6 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
Austin observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Austin and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Austin, useful reference points: Austin is 6 hours behind London on GMT and 1 hour behind New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Austin right now?
Austin follows CST/CDT (UTC-6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Austin, updated every second.
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin is in CST/CDT (UTC-6). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Austin observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Austin and London?
Austin (CST, UTC-6) is 6 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Austin and New York?
Austin (CST, UTC-6) is 1 hour behind New York (during EDT, UTC−4).