Vienna
What time is it in Austria
About Vienna
Vienna runs at UTC+2 (CEST) through summer, shifting to UTC+1 on 25 October 2026. New York is 6 hours behind all year, making Vienna well-placed for transatlantic business. Legal and finance offices along the Ringstraße open at 08:30; the U-Bahn starts running before 05:00, so early morning meetings are practical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Vienna?+
The current time in Vienna follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving. You can always check the exact live time at the top of this page.
What time zone is Vienna in?+
Vienna is in the Europe/Vienna time zone. It uses CET (UTC+1) from late October to late March, and switches to CEST (UTC+2) during the summer months.
What is the time difference between Vienna and London?+
Vienna is typically 1 hour ahead of London. Both cities observe daylight saving time, so the 1-hour gap is maintained throughout the year except for brief transition periods in spring and autumn.
What is the time difference between Vienna and New York?+
The time difference between Vienna and New York is usually 6 hours — Vienna is ahead. In winter, Vienna is UTC+1 while New York is UTC−5. In summer both regions observe daylight saving time, keeping the gap at 6 hours for most of the year.
Does Vienna observe daylight saving time?+
Yes. Vienna moves its clocks forward 1 hour on the last Sunday of March (to CEST, UTC+2) and back on the last Sunday of October (to CET, UTC+1), in line with European Union rules.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Vienna?+
Vienna is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). This means Vienna is always at least 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
What is the time difference between Vienna and cities in the United States?+
The time difference between Vienna and US cities varies by region: Vienna is roughly 6 hours ahead of New York, 7 hours ahead of Chicago, 8 hours ahead of Denver, and 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. These differences remain consistent year-round since both regions shift clocks at similar times.