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Current Date And Time In Wien, Austria

Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:49:07 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)

✈️ Wien, State of Vienna, Austria - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Wien, State of Vienna, Austria using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Wien.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Wien with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Wien — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Austria, which includes Wien, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Austria before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Austria's time zone +01:00, country calling code +43 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .AT. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Wien.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+43
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.AT

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Austria — police 112, ambulance 144, fire brigade 122. Store these in your phone before you reach Wien. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Wien.

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Police
112
🚑
Ambulance
144
🚒
Fire
122

📊 Austria At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Austria — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.916
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
82.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
99.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$58,269
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
5.6%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Austria development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Wien for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Wien
International Airport • VIE
Vienna International Airport
Vienna, AT
18
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Wien's exact coordinates, or Vienna's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Wien From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wien to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,034 km642 mi~ 1h 58m
London (United Kingdom)1,236 km768 mi~ 2h 12m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,238 km2,633 mi~ 5h 44m
New York (United States)6,797 km4,223 mi~ 8h 45m
Toronto (Canada)6,917 km4,298 mi~ 8h 53m
Tokyo (Japan)9,127 km5,672 mi~ 11h 29m
Singapore (Singapore)9,706 km6,031 mi~ 12h 10m
Los Angeles (United States)9,819 km6,101 mi~ 12h 18m
Sydney (Australia)15,976 km9,927 mi~ 19h 33m
Auckland (New Zealand)17,853 km11,093 mi~ 21h 45m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Wien, Austria is set to Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a current offset of UTC +02:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Wien requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Summer Time (CEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +02:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 29 (02:00) to October 25 (03:00).
🕒 Current Local Time11:49 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

💱 Money In Wien — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Wien is the Euro (EUR), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
€ 0.8792
EUR
£ 1 British Pound
€ 1.17
EUR
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
€ 0.6137
EUR
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
€ 0.6234
EUR

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Wien

Knowing which languages are used in Wien helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
German

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Wien. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Bruck an der Leitha (Upper Austria, Austria)0 mi0 kmNorth (N)
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Maria Enzersdorf (Upper Austria, Austria)0 mi0 kmNorth (N)
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Vienna (State of Vienna, Austria)0 mi1 kmNorth (N)
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Innere Stadt (State of Vienna, Austria)0 mi1 kmNorth (N)
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Landstraße (State of Vienna, Austria)1 mi1 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Wien

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Wien is the Colosseum (Italy), about 765 km away. Straight-line distances from Wien to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy765 km475 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,563 km1,593 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India5,732 km3,562 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,402 km4,599 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,353 km5,812 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil9,880 km6,139 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru11,015 km6,845 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Wien shares the same national travel standards as the rest of State of Vienna and Austria. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ State of Vienna Travel GuideView travel standards for all of State of Vienna, including major hub cities.
✈️ Austria Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Austria.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Wien, Austria runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Wien and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Wien.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
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🧭 Wien's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Wien

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Wien. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Wien — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Wien

Wien keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Austria. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Wien

The closest airport to Wien is Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 18 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Wien From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Wien needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Wien gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Wien

Wien rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Wien — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Wien

ℹ️ Wien OverviewSee the full profile of Wien — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Wien MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Wien for distance and direction.
💰 Wien CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Wien

What side of the road do people drive on in Wien?

Wien, like the rest of Austria, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Wien use?

Wien runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Wien?

In Wien, reach police on 112, ambulance on 144, fire brigade on 122. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Wien?

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the nearest airport to Wien, about 18 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Wien in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Wien runs on Central European Summer Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Wien?

Wien shares the official and regional languages of State of Vienna and Austria — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Wien?

No — Wien uses the Euro (EUR), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Wien currency page for live rates.