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Current Local Time in Austria

Current local time and time zone in Austria, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

⛅ 70°F now🕔 2:08 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August👥 9.1 million

Current local time in Austria

2:08 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneEurope/Vienna
UTC offsetUTC+02:00
UTC now12:08 PM
Sunrise5:57 AM
Sunset7:57 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:57 AM
Sunset7:57 PM
Daylight14h 0m
Solar noon12:57 PM
Golden hour (am)5:57 AM - 6:57 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:57 PM - 7:57 PM
Blue hour (am)5:27 AM - 5:57 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:57 PM - 8:27 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 55%
Moonrise4:05 PM
Moonset11:45 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Austria

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates48°12′29.5″N 16°22′25.7″E (48.2082, 16.3738)
CapitalVienna
Population9.100.000
Area32.386 sq mi
ISO codeAT
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3AUT
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguagesGerman
Calling code+43
Time zoneEurope/Vienna
Local time2:08 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July and August
ClimateContinental

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Summary

Austria is a country in Europe. Austria is a country in Europe with its capital at Vienna. It has a population of about 9.1 million. The capital is Vienna.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Austria with partly cloudy. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 67°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 68%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Austria is May, June, July and August. The climate is continental. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.

The closest major airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Danube River, Historic Centre of Prague, Charles Bridge and Lake Bled.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 86°F is 2.9°F above the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Austria today at 9.7/10. Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 48°12′29.5″N 16°22′25.7″E (48.2082, 16.3738)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Austria?

Austria is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 48.2082, 16.3738. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Austria right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Austria?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Austria, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Austria in?

Austria observes Europe/Vienna (UTC+02:00). The local time is 2:08 PM.

How many people live in Austria?

Austria has a population of approximately 9.1 million.

What is the nearest airport to Austria?

The closest airports are Vienna International Airport (VIE), 11 mi away, Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD), 144 mi away and Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 162 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Austria?

Popular options include Danube River, Historic Centre of Prague, Charles Bridge, Lake Bled, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Plitvice Lakes National Park.

What places are in Austria?

Austria covers 2 places in this atlas, including Salzburg and Vienna.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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