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Central Daylight Time (CDT) · UTC−5
About Austin
Austin is the capital of Texas, known for its live music scene, its university and the South by Southwest festival. It has become a major technology centre, with large offices and factories from well-known tech and electric-car companies, so investors and remote colleagues often need its local time.
Austin follows Central Time: Central Standard Time (UTC-6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (UTC-5) in summer, the same as Chicago, Dallas and Houston. It is an hour behind New York and two hours ahead of California. Note that Texas is not entirely on one zone, as the far west around El Paso uses Mountain Time.
- Country
- United States of America
- Population
- 931,830
- Currency
- USD United States Dollar
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .us
- Postal code
- 78701–78705, 78708–78739, 78741–78742, 78744–78769
- Continent
- North America
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Coordinates
- 30.2672, -97.7431
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin is in the Central Daylight Time time zone (CDT), which is UTC−5.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Austin observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on 1 November 2026
What is the time difference between Austin and UTC?
Austin is currently UTC−5.
What is the dialling code for Austin?
The international dialling code for Austin is +1.
When is the best time to call Austin from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 14:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 12:00 in Austin.