Yes, Austin and Dallas are in the same timezone. Both cities use Central Time (CST/CDT), so when it's 9:00 AM in Dallas, it's also 9:00 AM in Austin. They observe DST on the same schedule.
Texas's capital and its business center share the same timezone, simplifying coordination across the Texas Triangle.
Any time works! Since both cities share the same timezone, business hours align perfectly. Tech in Austin and corporations in Dallas operate on the same clock.
Austin and Dallas are just 195 miles apart - a 3-hour drive or 1-hour flight. This is one of the busiest short-haul routes in Texas.