Austin is typically 7 hours behind Berlin. When it's 3:00 PM in Berlin, it's 8:00 AM the same day in Austin. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but the transition dates differ slightly.
During most of the year, the difference is 7 hours. During the brief periods when Europe and the US change clocks on different weekends (usually in March and November), the difference can temporarily be 6 or 8 hours.
Optimal meeting window: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Austin time (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Berlin). Late morning Austin catches late afternoon Berlin.
Both Austin and Berlin are known for their vibrant tech startup scenes, music festivals (SXSW and Berlin Music Week), and creative cultures.