In Austria, according to the legislation, the standard working hours per week are set at a maximum of 40 hours. The Austrian Working Time Act governs the duration of work time, stipulating that an employee’s regular working time should not exceed 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. However, with collective agreements or individual agreements under certain conditions, working hours can be extended to a maximum of 12 hours per day and 60 hours per week, provided that the average working time over a reference period (usually 17 weeks) does not exceed 48 hours per week. It’s important for employers and employees to adhere to these regulations and to be aware of any specific provisions that might apply to their particular sector or as agreed upon in their employment contracts.