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Central European Summer Time (CEST) · UTC+2 · Capital: Vienna
About Austria
Austria, also known as the Republic of Austria, is a country in Central Europe, the capital of which is Vienna. Austria has been a member of the European Union since 1995. The primary language spoken in this country is German although Hungarian, Slovenian and Croatian are also spoken by a few. The population of Austria is almost 8.5 million. The currency used is the Euro (EUR). Austria is over one thousand years old. It is also a neutral state, meaning that it does not partake in any wars with other countries. In terms of cuisine, Austria is famous for its Wiener Schnitzel. The country is also the setting for the classic musical, “The Sound of Music”.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Austria in?
Austria uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+2 at the moment.
How many time zones does Austria have?
Austria has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC+2 right now.
Does Austria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Austria changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. Clocks go back 1 hour on 25 October 2026, to UTC+1.
What time is it in Vienna right now?
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is on Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Austria and London?
Austria is currently 1 hour ahead of London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Austria and New York?
Austria is currently 6 hours ahead of New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Austria?
Office hours in Austria (9:00–17:00 local time) are 08:00–16:00 in London and 03:00–11:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in Europe are on the same time as Austria?
Right now these countries in Europe share UTC+2: Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France….
What is the dialling code for Austria?
The international dialling code for Austria is +43.