Austin to Washington D.C. Time Difference
🇺🇸 Austin is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 Washington D.C..
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,118 km
Approx. flight
2.5h
Hour-by-Hour: Austin to Washington D.C.
| 🇺🇸 Austin | 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Both Austin and Washington D.C. observe Daylight Saving Time on the same schedule, so the time difference remains constant at 1 hour ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Austin and Washington D.C. (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Austin
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Austin and Washington D.C.?
The time difference between Austin and Washington D.C. is currently 1 hour ahead. Austin uses CDT (UTC-5), while Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4).
When it's noon in Austin, what time is it in Washington D.C.?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Austin, it is 1:00 PM in Washington D.C.. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Austin and Washington D.C. change?
No. The time difference between Austin and Washington D.C. is always 1 hour ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Austin and Washington D.C.?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Austin (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Washington D.C.). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Austin ahead or behind Washington D.C.?
Austin is currently 1 hour behind Washington D.C..
What time zone is Austin in?
Austin is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Austin observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Austin in Washington D.C.?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Austin, it is 1:00 AM in Washington D.C..