Time Difference Between London and Austin

The time difference between London and Austin is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in London, it is 06:00 in Austin. London uses the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0), while Austin uses America/Chicago (UTC-6).

Austin is 6 hours behind London — 6 hours
London, United Kingdom
16:55:28
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
↔
Austin, United States
10:55:28
Saturday, November 7, 2026
UTC-6 · CST

Time Zone Details: London vs Austin

Detail London Austin
Time Zone IDEurope/LondonAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC-6
AbbreviationGMTCST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited KingdomUnited States
RegionEuropeNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither London nor Austin 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.

Practical Tips for London–Austin Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between London and Austin?

The time difference is 6 hours. Austin is 6 hours behind London.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either London or Austin 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 London to Austin?

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

How do I convert London time to Austin time?

Subtract 6 hours from London time to get Austin 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.