Yes, Austin is exactly 1 hour behind New York year-round. When it's 12:00 PM in New York, it's 11:00 AM in Austin. Both cities observe DST on the same schedule.
New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT) while Austin uses Central Time (CST/CDT). The 1-hour difference remains constant throughout the year.
Perfect overlap! 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM New York corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Austin. Complete business overlap with just 1-hour shift.
Austin has become a major tech hub with companies like Tesla, Apple, and Google expanding there. The NYC-Austin corridor is increasingly popular for business and tech professionals relocating or collaborating.