Current Time in Ft. Worth, United States
Ft. Worth is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Ft. Worth
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Ft. Worth and other cities
Daylight saving time in Ft. Worth
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Ft. Worth time FAQ
What time is it in Ft. Worth right now?
Ft. Worth is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ft. Worth, updated every second.
What time zone is Ft. Worth in?
Ft. Worth is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Ft. Worth observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Ft. Worth and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Ft. Worth.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.