Standard time applies in Fort Worth right now, at UTC−6. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−5.
Fort Worth and your time
Fort Worth at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 32.73° N, 97.32° W |
Time zone in Fort Worth
The America/Chicago rules put Fort Worth on standard time (UTC−6 (CST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and Fort Worth is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
Clock changes in Fort Worth, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
Time difference between Fort Worth and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Fort Worth: the clock reads 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Fort Worth and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Fort Worth
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Fort Worth runs from 10 hours at the December solstice to 14 hours 19 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:41 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Fort Worth
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:22 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:28 AM | 5:27 PM | 10 h |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
When the sun is highest in Fort Worth
Fort Worth lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time and 1:30 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Fort Worth
Every city below shares Fort Worth’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Irving | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lewisville | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Carrollton | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dallas | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Denton | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Frisco | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Plano | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Chicago time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Chicago just like Fort Worth.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Fort Worth today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Calgary (Canada)
- Mérida (Mexico)
- Monterrey (Mexico)
- Guatemala City (Guatemala)
- Managua (Nicaragua)
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- San Jose
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Fort Worth
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fort Worth in?
Fort Worth uses the America/Chicago time zone: UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Fort Worth?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Fort Worth and London?
Fort Worth is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Fort Worth and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Fort Worth on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Fort Worth?
About 14 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.