Current Time in Austin (2026)

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

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Compare Austin with another city

• Austin ↔ New York
• Austin ↔ Los Angeles
• Austin ↔ San Francisco
• Austin ↔ Chicago
• Austin ↔ Denver
• Austin ↔ Toronto
• Austin ↔ Mexico City
• Austin ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Austin right now?

The current time in Austin is 10:34 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Austin uses Central Daylight Time (America/Chicago, CDT).

What timezone is Austin in?

Austin is in the 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.