Geographic position of Linz
Linz is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.3064° N, 14.2861° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,377 km (3,341 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,641 km (2,884 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,396 km (9,567 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,058 km (657 mi) east
Linz lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Linz
With a population of 204,846, Linz ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Austria, out of 64 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Linz
Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ / LOWL) is a major international airport serving Linz directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:18:00.
Daylight saving time changes in Linz
Linz uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Vienna. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- 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+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Linz
Business hours in Linz (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Linz
Compare time in Linz with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Linz in?
Linz follows the Europe/Vienna time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Linz at UTC+2.
What time is it in Linz right now?
The current local time in Linz is 19:18:00 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Linz observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Linz 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 Linz?
Linz is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Linz?
Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ) is the airport serving Linz. The current local time at the airport is 19:18:00.
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