Current local time in Ft. Worth, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Ft. Worth. Ft. Worth is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 32.74° N, 97.34° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Ft. Worth uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:33 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:21 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | 7:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:27 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ft. Worth at about 12:38 PM in mid-January, and about 1:35 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ft. Worth sits at 97.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Ft. Worth time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ft. Worth |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ft. Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Dallas | 48 km (30 mi) | same time |
| Denton | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Waco | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Killeen | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Tyler | 196 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Abilene | 226 km (141 mi) | same time |
| Bryan | 247 km (154 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ft. Worth in?
Ft. Worth is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Ft. Worth have daylight saving time?
Ft. Worth uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Ft. Worth when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ft. Worth's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 29 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).