Europe · Austria
Current time in Vienna
Central European Standard Time. Currently on daylight saving time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Daylight saving
Active
Ends Oct 25, 2026 · in 5 months
Through the current period
30%About Vienna time
Vienna keeps two clocks.
Vienna hums with a measured, almost musical rhythm — mornings start with coffee and conversation, and the workday unfolds at a pace that values both productivity and quality of life. In summer, long evenings stretch well past 9 p.m., giving teams extra daylight for after-work strolls along the Danube or in the Prater.
Daylight saving
The year, by the clock.
Now
CEST
Daylight saving · since Mar 29, 2026
Next change
Oct 25, 2026
Clocks fall back · in 5 months
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vienna's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Vienna observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Austria switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST) in late March, moving clocks forward by one hour to make better use of evening daylight.
- How does Vienna’s time zone affect coordination with New York?
- During summer, Vienna is 6 hours ahead of New York — a 9 a.m. start in Vienna means it’s still 3 a.m. in NYC, so early-morning syncs require planning.
- What’s unique about business hours in Vienna?
- Many offices wrap up by 5 or 6 p.m., and it’s common to avoid scheduling meetings after 4 p.m., especially on Fridays.
- How does daylight saving impact daily life in Vienna?
- The shift to CEST brings noticeably longer evenings — sunset can be as late as 9 p.m. in June, encouraging outdoor dining and late-afternoon walks.
- Is Vienna in the same time zone as Berlin?
- Yes, both cities follow Central European Time (CET) in winter and CEST in summer, making real-time collaboration seamless.
- When does Vienna switch back from daylight saving?
- Clocks go back one hour on the last Sunday in October, returning to standard CET time.
- How does Vienna’s latitude affect its daylight hours?
- At 48°N, Vienna experiences significant seasonal variation — from about 8 hours of daylight in December to over 16 hours in June.
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