Geographic position of Austin
Austin is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.2672° N, 97.7431° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,369 km (2,093 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,649 km (4,131 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,388 km (8,319 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,398 km (5,840 mi) west
Austin lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Austin
With a population of 974,447, Austin ranks as the 17th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Austin
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS / KAUS) is a major international airport serving Austin directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:53:51.
Daylight saving time changes in Austin
Austin uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Austin
Business hours in Austin (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Austin
Compare time in Austin with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Austin at UTC-5.
What time is it in Austin right now?
The current local time in Austin is 10:53:51 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Austin is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Austin?
Austin is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Austin?
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the airport serving Austin. The current local time at the airport is 10:53:51.
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