Time in Fort Worth now
7:05AMCST
CSTUTC−6−1 h vs New York (you)America/Chicago
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (CDT, UTC−5)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (CST, UTC−6)
Clock rules in Fort Worth
Fort Worth keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, the clock of most of Texas. Not all of Texas is on it: MST (UTC−7) / MDT (UTC−6) in El Paso and Socorro. tzdata describes Fort Worth’s zone, America/Chicago, as “Central (most areas)”.
Local mean solar time at 97.32° W is UTC−6:29, so standard time runs 29 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:29 PM (an hour later in summer).
Fort Worth has kept the same clocks as Chicago since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Chicago page.
Time difference from Fort Worth
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Fort Worth | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 1,950 km | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,250 km | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,940 km | 5:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,380 km | 6:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −2 h |
| Mexico City | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,490 km | 7:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | −1 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,810 km | 9:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| Belmopan | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,920 km | 7:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | −1 h |
| London | World cities | 1:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +6 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +9 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 6:35 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min | +10 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 9:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +14 h | +14 h | +13 h |
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Places near Fort Worth
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 20 km east | same clock |
| Grand Prairie | 30 km east | same clock |
| Irving | 36 km east | same clock |
| Lewisville | 47 km north-east | same clock |
| Carrollton | 48 km north-east | same clock |
| Dallas | 49 km east | same clock |
| Denton | 57 km north | same clock |
| Richardson | 61 km north-east | same clock |
| Monterrey MX | 835 km south | same time in January, 1 h behind in July |
| Ciudad Juárez MX | 867 km west | 1 h behind |
| Phoenix | 1,376 km west | 1 h behind in January, 2 h behind in July |
Fort Worth at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceTexas
- Population1,008,106
- Coordinates32.73° N, 97.32° W
- Elevation199 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Chicago
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timeCDT (UTC−5)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time zone is Fort Worth in?
Fort Worth keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, the clock of most of Texas. Not all of Texas is on it: MST (UTC−7) / MDT (UTC−6) in El Paso and Socorro. tzdata describes Fort Worth’s zone, America/Chicago, as “Central (most areas)”. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.
Does Fort Worth change its clocks?
Yes. Clocks go forward on the second Sunday of March at 2:00 AM and back on the first Sunday of November at 2:00 AM, local time.
What is the time difference between Fort Worth and Washington?
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Washington all year.