Current Time in Austin, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 30.27° N, 97.74° W
Elevation: 149 m above sea level
Population rank: #16 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Texas
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Austin is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Austin, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Austin
Austin gets 14h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Austin is at 06:31 and sunset in Austin is at 20:36.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 11m near the December solstice to 14h 06m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Austin and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Austin right now.
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Cities Sharing Austin's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Austin.
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Prayer Times in Austin
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 26 Jun ● | 04:50 | 06:31 | 13:33 | 17:09 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sat, 27 Jun | 04:51 | 06:31 | 13:34 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sun, 28 Jun | 04:51 | 06:31 | 13:34 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Mon, 29 Jun | 04:52 | 06:32 | 13:34 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Tue, 30 Jun | 04:52 | 06:32 | 13:34 | 17:10 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 04:53 | 06:32 | 13:34 | 17:11 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 04:53 | 06:33 | 13:35 | 17:11 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Austin
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14-day Forecast for Austin
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Austin
Sunrise
in Austin
↑
6:31 AM
Sunset
in Austin
↓
8:36 PM
Day Length
14h 05m
Dawn
in Austin
6:03 AM
Dusk
in Austin
9:04 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Austin. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Austin
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
90.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:13
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:17
View the detailed moon calendar for Austin with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Austin From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,972 km | WNW (288deg) |
| New York | 2,431 km | NE (55deg) |
| London | 7,910 km | NE (41deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,095 km | SE (132deg) |
| Paris | 8,199 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 9,555 km | NNE (23deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,544 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 13,209 km | NNE (28deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Austin?
Austin next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Austin's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Austin and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.3deg S, 82.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Austin
What time is it in Austin right now?
The current local time in Austin is 12:35 on Friday, June 26, 2026. Austin follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Austin?
Is Austin on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Austin is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 26, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Austin today?
Today in Austin: sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 20:36, giving 14h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Austin tonight?
The moon phase over Austin tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 90.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Austin?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Austin, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.