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Time Difference: Austin to London

🇺🇸AustinUTC-6
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇺🇸
Austin, US
Fri, Jun 26
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, Jun 26

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Time Difference
6 hours
London is 6 hours ahead of Austin

Austin vs London timezone guide

Austin (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 6 hours ahead of Austin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Austin and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 9am11am in Austin, which is 3pm5pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

AustinLondonStatus
6am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm10pmAustin working hours, London late evening
5pm11pmAustin evening, London late evening
6pm12amAustin evening, London asleep
7pm1amAustin evening, London asleep
8pm2amAustin evening, London asleep
9pm3amAustin evening, London asleep
10pm4amAustin late evening, London asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Austin and London

Both cities observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. This creates short windows each year where the usual difference of 6 hours behind temporarily shifts.

  • Mar 8 Mar 28Difference temporarily 5 hours behind.
  • Oct 24 Nov 1Difference temporarily 5 hours behind.

Austin transitions on March 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026. London transitions on March 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026.

Distance between Austin and London

Great-circle distance
7,910 km
Direct flight time
~10h 18m

Austin and London are 7,910 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 18m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Austin and London?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Austin is currently 6 hours behind London.
Is Austin ahead of London?
No. Austin is currently 6 hours behind London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Austin?
When it's 9 AM in Austin, it's 3pm in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Austin and London?
The best window is 9am–11am in Austin, which is 3pm–5pm in London. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Austin and London observe daylight saving time?
Austin and London both observe daylight saving time, but on different schedules. Short windows each year (a week or two around each set of transitions) produce a temporarily different offset.
How far apart are Austin and London?
Austin and London are 7,910 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 18 minutes.