Time Difference Between Austin and London

The time difference between Austin and London is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Austin, it is 18:00 in London. Austin uses the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+0).

London is 6 hours ahead of Austin — 6 hours
Austin, United States
10:10:42
Sunday, November 8, 2026
UTC-6 · CST
↔
London, United Kingdom
16:10:42
Sunday, November 8, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT

Time Zone Details: Austin vs London

Detail Austin London
Time Zone IDAmerica/ChicagoEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC-6UTC+0
AbbreviationCSTGMT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
RegionNorth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Austin and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–11:00 in Austin  =  15:00–17:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Austin time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Austin London
00:00 06:00 Night
01:00 07:00 Night
02:00 08:00 Night
03:00 09:00 Night
04:00 10:00 Night
05:00 11:00 Night
06:00 12:00
07:00 13:00
08:00 14:00
09:00 15:00 Overlap
10:00 16:00 Overlap
11:00 17:00
12:00 18:00
13:00 19:00
14:00 20:00
15:00 21:00
16:00 22:00
17:00 23:00
18:00 00:00 (+1 day)
19:00 01:00 (+1 day)
20:00 02:00 (+1 day)
21:00 03:00 (+1 day)
22:00 04:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 05:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Austin nor London is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Austin and London?

The time difference is 6 hours. London is 6 hours ahead of Austin.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Austin or London observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Austin to London?

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:00 Austin time, which corresponds to 15:00–17:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Austin time to London time?

Add 6 hours to Austin time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.