Current Time in Austin, United States
--:--:--
Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Austin time zone
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
30.27° N, 97.74° W
Sunrise
7:17 AM
Sunset
7:31 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to New York | +1 hour | |
| Austin to London | +6 hours | |
| Austin to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Austin to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Austin to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Austin. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Nearby Cities
About time in Austin
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Austin and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Austin. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Austin?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 7:31 PM local time, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Austin?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Austin follows Central Time.