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America/Chicago
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USA
Continent
North America

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Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Austin is the county seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States since 2010.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Austin right now?
The current time in Austin, USA is 01:31:06 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.
Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Austin observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Austin?
Austin is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).