Time Austin - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Austin?
The current time in Austin is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Austin is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Austin is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Austin is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Austin.
Time zone and clock changes in Austin
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Austin
Today, October 13, 2026, the sun rises in Austin at 07:31 and sets at 19:02 (local time), giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:17.
More about Austin
See the location and GPS coordinates of Austin, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Austin and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Austin
What time is it in Austin right now?
The current time in Austin is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Austin and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Austin.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Austin is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Austin is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Austin?
Today, October 13, 2026, the sun rises in Austin at 07:31 and sets at 19:02 (local time), giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:17.
