City in Texas

Current Local Time in Austin

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

🌙 95°F now🕔 11:48 AM local📅 Best: February, March, August, September, October, November and December👥 970.000

Current local time in Austin

11:48 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now4:48 PM
Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset8:05 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:02 AM
Sunset8:05 PM
Daylight13h 3m
Solar noon1:33 PM
Golden hour (am)7:02 AM - 8:02 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:05 PM - 8:05 PM
Blue hour (am)6:32 AM - 7:02 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%
Moonrise5:25 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

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

Quick facts about Austin

TypeCity
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates30°16′1.9″N 97°44′35.2″W (30.2672, -97.7431)
Population970.000
Known forLive music and barbecue
Local time11:48 AM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsFebruary, March, August, September, October, November and December
ClimateTemperate

Local time by airport in Austin

1 airports mapped in this atlas

Local time by zip / postal code in Austin

1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas

Local time by area code in Austin

1 area codes mapped in this atlas

Summary

Austin is a city in Texas. Austin is known for Live music and barbecue. It has a population of about 970.000.

Right now it is 95°F (35°C) in Austin with clear. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 78°F to 105°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Austin is February, March, August, September, October, November and December. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 99°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 40°F.

The closest major airport is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 105°F is 6.5°F above the 99°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Austin today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 30°16′1.9″N 97°44′35.2″W (30.2672, -97.7431)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Austin?

Austin is a city in Texas. Its coordinates are 30.2672, -97.7431. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Austin right now?

It is currently 95°F (35°C) with clear. Humidity is 27% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Austin?

February, March, August, September, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Austin, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Austin in?

Austin observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 11:48 AM.

How many people live in Austin?

Austin has a population of approximately 970.000.

What is the nearest airport to Austin?

The closest airports are Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 7 mi away, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 145 mi away and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 187 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Austin?

Popular options include Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.

What places are in Austin?

Austin covers 3 places in this atlas, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, ZIP Code 78701 and Area Code 512.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 23, 2026 at 11:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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