Current Time in Austin, TX
Austin is a city in Texas, home to about 979,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:29 AM / 7:06 PM
Population
979,000
Austin vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:41 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:41 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:41 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:41 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:41 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:41 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:41 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:41 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:41 PM BST | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:41 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:41 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin is in the Central Time zone.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Austin observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Austin today?
Today, sunrise in Austin is around 7:29 AM and sunset is around 7:06 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Austin?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.