Current Time in Austin, United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

America/Chicago

UTC Offset

UTC−6

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

30.2672°, -97.7431°

Population

979K

Nearby Airports

• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — 11 km

Nearby Cities

• Chicago — United States
• Dallas — United States
• Houston — United States
• Memphis — United States
• Milwaukee — United States
• Minneapolis — United States
• Nashville — United States
• New Orleans — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Austin in?

Austin is in the CST time zone (America/Chicago), which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Austin observe Daylight Saving Time?

Austin uses the America/Chicago IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Austin?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Austin, United States. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Austin?

Austin has a UTC offset of UTC−6. This means it is 6 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Austin?

Austin is served by Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).