Current time in Austin
Local time in Austin
The time in Austin is 6 hours behind UTC and the same as in Chicago. The current timezone in Austin is Central Standard Time (CST). Austin is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Austin starts at March 8, 2026.
Details for the time in Austin
| Current time | 10:23 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Central Standard Time (CST)
DST: Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| IANA time zone | America/Chicago |
| Your time difference | same time as Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC-6 6 hours behind UTC |
Austin Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Austin uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Austin.
| Last DST ended at |
Nov. 2, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 8, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Nov. 1, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |