Geographic position of Fort Worth
Fort Worth is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.7254° N, 97.3209° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,643 km (2,264 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,376 km (3,962 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,662 km (8,489 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,114 km (5,663 mi) west
Fort Worth lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Fort Worth
With a population of 1,008,106, Fort Worth ranks as the 15th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW / KFTW) is a regional airport serving Fort Worth directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:54:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Fort Worth
Fort Worth uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Fort Worth
Business hours in Fort Worth (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Fort Worth
Compare time in Fort Worth with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Fort Worth in?
Fort Worth follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Fort Worth at UTC-5.
What time is it in Fort Worth right now?
The current local time in Fort Worth is 10:54:53 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Fort Worth observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort Worth is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Fort Worth?
Fort Worth is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Fort Worth?
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) is the airport serving Fort Worth. The current local time at the airport is 10:54:53.
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