What time is it in Fort Worth right now?

The current time in Fort Worth, United States is 12:41:52 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.

What time zone is Fort Worth in?

Fort Worth uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.

Does Fort Worth observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Fort Worth observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.

What is the UTC offset in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Local Time in Fort Worth, United States

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IANA Zone: America/Chicago
Country: United States
Continent: North America

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Local Vibe

Fort Worth is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) and extending into Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties. Fort Worth's population was estimated to be 1,028,117 in 2025, making it the 10th-most populous city in the United States. Fort Worth is the second-largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and the fourth-most populous in Texas. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is the fourth-most populous metropolitan area in the U.S., with 8.5 million residents.

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Fort Worth vs. major world hubs

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-15 hours
Tokyo
-14 hours
Singapore
-13 hours
Hong Kong
-13 hours
Shanghai
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Mumbai
-10.5 hours
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-9 hours
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-8 hours
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-8 hours
Moscow
-8 hours
Paris
-7 hours
Johannesburg
-7 hours
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-6 hours
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UTC
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Sao Paulo
-2 hours
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-1 hour
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Fort Worth right now?: The current time in Fort Worth, United States is 12:41:52 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.
What time zone is Fort Worth in?: Fort Worth uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.
Does Fort Worth observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Fort Worth observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Fort Worth?: Fort Worth is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).