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Current Local Time in Austin, United States
What time is it in Austin now? Texas, United States — Time Zone: America/Chicago (CDT)
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23:09 :14
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Mon, Sep 28, 2026
Time Zone & Daylight Saving Time Specifications
| Time Zone Name / IANA ID | America/Chicago |
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| Current UTC / GMT Offset | UTC-5:00 |
| Time Zone Abbreviation | CDT |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | Observes DST (Currently Active) |
| Next Clock Change | END: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (UTC-6:00) |
| Standard Working Hours | 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday – Friday) |
Sun, Daylight & Astronomical Forecast
Sunrise 7:22 AM
Solar Noon 1:21 PM
Sunset 7:20 PM
Day Length 11h 58m
| Civil Dawn (Twilight Begins) | 6:58 AM |
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| Civil Dusk (Twilight Ends) | 7:44 PM |
| Daylight Remaining | N/A |
Time Difference with Major World Hubs
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London United Kingdom
5:09 AM 6 hours ahead
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Tokyo Japan
1:09 PM 14 hours ahead
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Los Angeles United States
9:09 PM 2 hours behind
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Sydney Australia
2:09 PM 15 hours ahead
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Paris France
6:09 AM 7 hours ahead
Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Time
What is the current time and timezone in Austin?
Austin is in the America/Chicago timezone with a current UTC offset of UTC-5:00 (CDT). The local time is synchronized with high-precision international atomic standards.
Does Austin change clocks for Daylight Saving Time?
Austin observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). In the spring, clocks advance forward 1 hour, and in the autumn, clocks move back 1 hour to standard time.
How does Austin time compare to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)?
Austin is currently UTC-5:00 relative to UTC. When it is 12:00 PM (Noon) UTC, the time in Austin is 7:00 AM.