Geographic position of Vienna
Vienna is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 48.2085° N, 16.3721° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,367 km (3,335 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,652 km (2,891 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,385 km (9,560 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 1,215 km (755 mi) east
Vienna 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 Vienna
With a population of 1,691,468, Vienna ranks as the 1st most populous city in Austria, out of 64 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Vienna
Vienna International Airport (VIE / LOWW) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Vienna.
Current local time at the airport is 18:33:21.
Daylight saving time changes in Vienna
Vienna 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 Vienna
Business hours in Vienna (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 Vienna
Compare time in Vienna with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Vienna in?
Vienna 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 Vienna at UTC+2.
What time is it in Vienna right now?
The current local time in Vienna is 18:33:21 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Vienna observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Vienna 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 Vienna?
Vienna is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Vienna?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the nearest airport to Vienna, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 18:33:21.
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