Current Time in Fort Worth, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Fort Worth time zone
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
32.73° N, 97.32° W
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Sunset
7:29 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth to New York | +1 hour | |
| Fort Worth to London | +6 hours | |
| Fort Worth to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Fort Worth to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Fort Worth to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Fort Worth. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Fort Worth
What time zone is Fort Worth in?
Fort Worth is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Fort Worth observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Fort Worth and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Worth?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 7:29 PM local time, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Fort Worth?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Fort Worth follows Central Time.