Reviewed and updated by the DNS Speed Test research team. We benchmark DNS resolvers from multiple locations worldwide to provide accurate, data-driven recommendations.
DNS Landscape in Austria
Austria benefits from strong European internet infrastructure with well-connected IXPs in Vienna and Frankfurt peering. Most major public DNS resolvers have points of presence in Vienna, with good coverage across Graz, Linz, and Salzburg. Austrian internet is fiber-heavy, particularly in urban areas, which means DNS resolution tends to be faster than in many other European countries.
Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) averages 14 ms in Vienna and 18 ms in Graz. Google DNS (8.8.8.8) averages 16 ms in Vienna and 22 ms in Graz. Quad9 averages 15 ms in Vienna and 20 ms in Graz. In western Austria near the Alps, latency increases slightly to 20-28 ms due to longer routing paths to major IXPs.
Performance Rankings
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is the fastest option for most Austrian users, averaging 14-18 ms across major cities. Google 8.8.8.8 is competitive at 16-22 ms. Quad9 performs exceptionally well in Austria at 15-20 ms due to its Frankfurt POP proximity. NextDNS averages 18 ms. OpenDNS averages 22-28 ms. For users in western Austria, Cloudflare and Quad9 maintain the strongest performance advantage.
ISP DNS in Austria
Austria's major ISPs include Magenta Telekom (formerly T-Mobile Austria), A1 Telekom Austria, and Drei (Three). Magenta DNS averages 12-20 ms. A1 Telekom Austria DNS averages 15-25 ms. Drei DNS averages 18-28 ms. Austrian ISP DNS is generally well-optimized, but switching to Cloudflare or Quad9 can still improve resolution times by 15-30%, especially for international domains.
Setup Guide
To change DNS, access your router settings or device network configuration. For Cloudflare, use 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1. For Google, use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4. For Quad9, use 9.9.9.9 and 149.112.112.112.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which DNS is fastest in Austria?
Cloudflare 1.1.1.1 is typically fastest for Austrian users, especially in Vienna and eastern regions. Quad9 is a strong alternative due to its Frankfurt POP.
Is Austrian ISP DNS good?
Austrian ISP DNS is generally well-optimized compared to many countries, but public DNS resolvers like Cloudflare still offer faster resolution for international domains.
Does changing DNS help with fiber speed?
Changing DNS improves page load responsiveness but does not affect your fiber download or upload speeds.