What time is it in Austin right now?

Austin uses Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago, CDT) at UTC−5. The live current time in Austin is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically.

What timezone is Austin in?

Austin is on Central Daylight Time (IANA: America/Chicago, abbreviation: CDT).

What is Austin's UTC offset?

Austin is currently UTC−5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Austin observe daylight saving?

Yes — Austin observes daylight saving time. Austin is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.

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Current Time in Austin

The current time in Austin is 2:37 PM. Austin is on Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago, CDT), UTC−5.

Last updated July 18, 2026 · Maintained by Clockjumper

2:37 PM

Sunday, Aug 23

Austin is in the Central Standard Time (CST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone: Central Daylight Time
America/Chicago · CDT
UTC offset: UTC−5
Daylight saving now: Yes — Austin is on summer time
Next clock change: November 1, 2026

What time is it in Austin when it's 12:00 PM in…

City (12:00 PM)	Time in Austin
New York	11:00 AM
Los Angeles	2:00 PM
London	6:00 AM
Dubai	3:00 AM
Mumbai	1:30 AM
Singapore	11:00 PM (prev day)
Hong Kong	11:00 PM (prev day)
Sydney	9:00 PM (prev day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Austin right now?: Austin uses Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago, CDT) at UTC−5. The live current time in Austin is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically.
What timezone is Austin in?: Austin is on Central Daylight Time (IANA: America/Chicago, abbreviation: CDT).
What is Austin's UTC offset?: Austin is currently UTC−5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.
Does Austin observe daylight saving?: Yes — Austin observes daylight saving time. Austin is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.