Current Time in Austin, United States
Austin currently observes Central Daylight Time (CST/CDT, UTC−5).
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About Austin
Austin is a city in the United States. Austin is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−6). It shares this time zone with Chicago and Houston. The city's primary airport carries the code AUS.
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Austin time zone details
Clocks in Austin move back 1 hour to CST (UTC−6) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin is in the America/Chicago time zone and observes Central Daylight Time (CST/CDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−5.
What is the current time in Austin?
It is currently 3:56 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Austin, United States.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Austin move back 1 hour to CST (UTC−6) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Austin today?
Sunrise today is at 6:45 AM and sunset at 8:29 PM — 13 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
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