Current time in Austin
11:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Austin right now
- Time zone
America/Chicago- UTC offset
- UTC-5
- Abbreviation
- CDT
Currently on daylight saving time · Clocks go back one hour on November 1, 2026
Other cities in the same time zone
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Austin right now?
The current local time in Austin is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin uses America/Chicago (CDT), currently UTC-5.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Currently on daylight saving time