Current Time in Austin, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CSTUTC-6
Austin time zone
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
30.27° N, 97.74° W
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
5:41 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 55 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Austin to New York | +1 hour | |
| Austin to London | +6 hours | |
| Austin to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| Austin to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| Austin to Tokyo | +15 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Austin. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 5:41 PM local time, giving 10 hours 55 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.