Time zone
CET / CEST — the standard and daylight abbreviations for Vienna.
Current local time
Current Time in Vienna
See the current time in Vienna, Austria, along with its UTC offset, time zone abbreviation, and daylight saving dates on Central European Time.
08:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Central European Summer Time — UTC+2
Vienna time zone at a glance
The key facts for Vienna, Austria, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Vienna
Vienna observes Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, placing the Austrian capital on the same clock as Berlin, Rome, and Prague. From the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October it adopts Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2. As a longtime center for diplomacy and host to several United Nations agencies, Vienna sees plenty of international scheduling, making its local time a frequent reference point. The city shares its offset with neighboring Germany, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.
Vienna changes its clocks for daylight saving time, so its exact UTC offset depends on the season (UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)). The live clock above reads Vienna's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Vienna time
What is the current time zone in Vienna?
Vienna is on Central European Time (CET), UTC+1, and uses Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, in the warmer months.
Does Vienna use daylight saving time?
Yes. Austria moves clocks forward one hour on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October.
Is Vienna in the same time zone as Berlin?
Yes. Vienna and Berlin both observe Central European Time, so their clocks match throughout the year.
Current time in other cities
Compare Vienna with other major world clocks.
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