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Austria is located in Central Europe and uses Central European Time (CET), which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Austria begins at 2:00 am on the last Sunday of March, when clocks are moved forward by an hour, and ends on the last Sunday of October when clocks are moved back by an hour.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET) |
| UTC | +1 |
| Date | Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
| Time | 9:39 pm |
| Daylight Saving Time | Starts on March 30, 2025 |
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What You'll Learn
Time in Vienna, Austria
The time in Vienna, Austria, is currently 9:39 pm Central European Time (CET) on Thursday, March 27. This is one hour ahead of London, UK time.
Austria uses the time zone UTC +1 / Central European Time (CET) and switches to UTC +2 / Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the summer. The switch usually occurs at 2:00 am on the last Sunday of March, when clocks are moved forward by one hour. In 2025, this will occur on March 30.
Daylight Saving Time ends on the last Sunday of October, when clocks are moved back by one hour.
Vienna's longitude is 16.3728, and its latitude is 48.2082.
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Time zones in Austria
The time in Austria is currently 06:50 on 16 September 2024.
Austria uses Central European Time (CET), which is UTC +1. This is the standard time observed in the country. During the summer months, Austria switches to daylight saving time, moving to UTC +2, which is called Central European Summer Time (CEST). This switch happens at 02:00 on the last Sunday in March, moving the clocks forward by one hour. Then, on the last Sunday in October at 03:00, the clocks are moved back to standard time, Central European Time.
Austria has observed Central European Time since 1891 when the Austro-Hungarian Empire adopted it. However, it was first used by railways and post offices, and in cities like Prague and Budapest, but not Vienna, which adopted CET two years later in 1893.
Some locations in Austria that follow Central European Time include:
- Innsbruck
- Salzburg
- Linz
- Klagenfurt
- Graz
- Vienna
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Daylight Saving Time in Austria
Austria observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) annually. Known as Central European Summer Time (CEST), Austria switches its clocks forward by an hour from UTC+1 to UTC+2. In 2025, DST will begin at 2:00 am on March 29, and end at 3:00 am on October 26 when clocks are turned back an hour to Central European Time (CET).
Austria's time zone is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and is the same as neighbouring countries Germany, Hungary, and Italy. Austria's latitude and longitude are 47° 20' N and 13° 20' E, which means that the use of DST is not surprising.
Austria has observed DST for 59 years between 1916 and 2025. The dates of DST can vary each year, but it usually occurs between March and October. The practice of DST is designed to make better use of daylight and conserve energy. During DST, there will be more light in the morning and less in the evening.
It is important to note that while Austria's time is usually six hours ahead of Ashburn, this can vary due to the different start and end times for DST in these time zones.
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Time difference between Austria and other locations
Austria uses Central European Time (CET), which is the same as UTC +1. During the summer months, Austria switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC +2.
The time difference between Austria and other locations depends on the time of year, as some countries observe daylight savings time while others do not. Here are the time differences between Austria and several locations around the world:
- Washington, DC, USA: Usually 6 hours behind Austria, but this can vary due to different daylight saving time schedules. For example, when Austria moves to UTC +2 in the summer, it can be 5 hours ahead of Washington, DC.
- London, UK: 1 hour behind Austria. Both countries use daylight saving time, so the time difference remains the same throughout the year.
- Innsbruck, Austria: Shares the same time zone as the rest of Austria and observes Central European Time (CET) during the winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the summer.
- Vienna, Austria: Like the rest of Austria, Vienna follows Central European Time (CET) and switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the summer months.
- Salzburg, Austria: Also follows the same time zone as the rest of Austria, observing Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the summer.
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Date and time in Austria
The time in Austria follows Central European Time (CET), which is the same as UTC +1. This means that Austria is typically 6 hours ahead of Ashburn. However, when Austria switches to daylight saving, the time in Austria can briefly be 5 hours ahead of Ashburn. Daylight saving time in Austria starts on the last Sunday of March, when clocks are moved forward by 1 hour at 2:00 am. Daylight saving ends on the last Sunday of October, when clocks are moved back by 1 hour at 3:00 am.
- Innsbruck: 5:35 pm CET
- Salzburg: 5:35 pm CET
- Linz: 5:35 pm CET
- Klagenfurt: 5:35 pm CET
- Graz: 5:35 pm CET
- Vienna: 5:35 pm CET
On March 29, 2025, there will be a partial solar eclipse that will be partially visible in Vienna.
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Frequently asked questions
As of 7:10 am on June 30, 2023, the time in Vienna, Austria, is 8:53 pm CET or UTC/GMT +1 hour.
CET is short for Central European Time.
Austria switches to Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 30. Clocks move forward by one hour.
Austria switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST) at 2:00 am on the last Sunday of March, moving the time forward by one hour.
