Austria observes Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time. Clocks move forward on the last Sunday in March and return to standard time on the last Sunday in October, following the daylight saving schedule used across the European Union. Because Austria shares the same time zone as neighboring countries such as Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic, travel, business, and cross-border communication are simple and efficient. This Austria Time Zone Map provides a clear overview of the country’s UTC offset, seasonal clock changes, and its place within the Central European time zone system.
Austria time zone map
What Time Zone Is Austria In?
Austria follows Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+01:00 during the standard-time period. During daylight saving time, the country changes to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+02:00. The same official time applies throughout Austria, including Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Villach, and Wels.
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World time zone map with Austria
Does Austria Use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Austria observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward by one hour on the last Sunday in March, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00), and move back by one hour on the last Sunday in October. Austria follows the same seasonal clock-change system as Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and most other European countries.
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Austria on Europe time zone map
Austria UTC +1 time zone map
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Europe time zone map with UTC offsets
Europe time zones without daylight saving time map
What Time Is It in Austria (Vienna) Right Now?
Austria Major Cities in This Time Zone:
- Vienna
- Graz
- Linz
- Salzburg
- Innsbruck
- Klagenfurt
- Villach
- Wels
Time Difference Between Vienna and Major Cities
| City | Time Difference |
|---|---|
| Paris | Same time as Vienna |
| Berlin | Same time as Vienna |
| Rome | Same time as Vienna |
| London | 1 hour behind Vienna |
| New York | Usually 6 hours behind Vienna |
| Vienna | Local reference time |
| Los Angeles | Usually 9 hours behind Vienna |
| Madrid | Same time as Vienna |
| Istanbul | 1 or 2 hours ahead of Vienna |
| Dubai | 2 or 3 hours ahead of Vienna |
| Tokyo | 7 or 8 hours ahead of Vienna |
| Sydney | Usually 8 to 10 hours ahead of Vienna |
| Singapore | 6 or 7 hours ahead of Vienna |
| Delhi | 3 hours 30 minutes or 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Vienna |
Time differences may change during the year because Austria and some comparison cities observe daylight saving time on different dates, while other locations do not change their clocks.
Austria Map with Country Border
What Countries Share the Same Time Zone?
- Germany — CET / CEST
- Italy — CET / CEST
- Switzerland — CET / CEST
- Czech Republic — CET / CEST
- Slovakia — CET / CEST
- Hungary — CET / CEST
- Slovenia — CET / CEST
- Croatia — CET / CEST
World time zone map with Vienna
FAQ
What time zone does Austria use?
Austria uses Central European Time (CET), UTC+01:00, during standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+02:00, during daylight saving time.
Does Austria change clocks for daylight saving time?
Yes. Austria moves its clocks forward on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.
Is all of Austria in the same time zone?
Yes. Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Villach, and all other parts of Austria use the same national time.
Is Austria in the same time zone as Germany, Italy, and Switzerland?
Yes. Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland use CET during standard time and CEST during daylight saving time.
Is Vienna in the same time zone as Berlin, Rome, and Prague?
Yes. Vienna, Berlin, Rome, and Prague normally have the same local time because they follow the same CET and CEST clock system.
What time is Austria compared with UTC?
Austria is one hour ahead of UTC during standard time and two hours ahead of UTC during daylight saving time.
When does daylight saving time begin and end in Austria?
Daylight saving time begins on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in October.
What is the IANA time zone for Vienna?
The IANA time zone identifier for Vienna and Austria is Europe/Vienna.
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