Austria facts
| Capital | Vienna |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Central Europe (landlocked) |
| Area | 83,871 km² · 32,383 sq mi · 20,724,943 acres |
| Language | Austro-Bavarian German |
| Demonym | Austrian |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Time zone | Europe/Vienna · UTC+2 · 9:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +43 |
| Internet domain | .at |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 48.2085, 16.3721 |
Time difference
Vienna is on UTC+2 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 6:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 3:00 a.m. |
| London | 11:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 10:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Austria is about 0.89% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Austria is about 34.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Vienna to Washington, D.C.: about 7,124 km (4,427 mi) as the crow flies.
- Vienna to London: about 1,235 km (767 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Austria shares land borders with 8 countries: Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Austria?
The capital of Austria is Vienna.
How big is Austria?
Austria covers about 83,871 km² (32,383 sq mi), ranking 113 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.89% of the size of the United States. It is about 34.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Austria in?
Vienna uses UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) today. When it is noon in Vienna, it is 6:00 a.m. in New York and 11:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Austria use?
Austria uses the Euro (EUR).
What is the country code for Austria?
The international calling code is +43. From the United States dial 011 43 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 43.
What language is spoken in Austria?
Official or national language: Austro-Bavarian German.