Offset
The time difference between Washington and Vienna is 6 hours.
Washington (EDT) is behind Vienna (CEST).
EDT: UTC-4
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Washington (3 PM–5 PM in Vienna).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Washington (4:00 PM Vienna).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Austria
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- EpiphanyTue, Jan 6
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- National HolidayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Corpus ChristiThu, Jun 4
- Assumption DaySat, Aug 15
- National HolidayMon, Oct 26
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Washington uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT). To call United States, dial +1.
Vienna uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Austria, dial +43.
Vienna is approximately 4,450 miles northeast of Washington.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Washington | Vienna | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Washington: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Vienna: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Washington and Vienna differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:44 AM
- Sunset
- 8:32 PM
- Day length
- 14h 48m
- Sunrise
- 4:56 AM
- Sunset
- 8:53 PM
- Day length
- 15h 57m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Eastern Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Time
- EWR
- HPN
- JFK
- LGA
- TEB
- ILG
- PHL
- TTN
- CLT
- USA
Airports in Central European Time
- VIE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Washington in Vienna?
- 9:00 am Washington is 3:00 pm Vienna.
- What is 12:00 pm Washington in Vienna?
- 12:00 pm Washington is 6:00 pm Vienna.
- What is 12:30 pm Washington in Vienna?
- 12:30 pm Washington is 6:30 pm Vienna.
- What is 2:00 pm Washington in Vienna?
- 2:00 pm Washington is 8:00 pm Vienna.
- What is 5:00 pm Washington in Vienna?
- 5:00 pm Washington is 11:00 pm Vienna.
- What is 11:30 pm Washington in Vienna?
- 11:30 pm Washington is 5:30 am Vienna, the next day.