Time Difference Between New York and Fort Worth

The time difference between New York and Fort Worth is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in New York, it is 11:00 in Fort Worth. New York uses the America/New_York time zone (UTC-4), while Fort Worth uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Fort Worth is 1 hour behind New York — 1 hour
New York, United States
16:59:21
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)
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Fort Worth, United States
15:59:21
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: New York vs Fort Worth

Detail New York Fort Worth
Time Zone IDAmerica/New_YorkAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC-4UTC-5
AbbreviationEDTCDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
RegionNorth AmericaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between New York and Fort Worth (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

10:00–17:00 in New York  =  09:00–16:00 in Fort Worth

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from New York time to Fort Worth time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

New York Fort Worth
00:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 00:00 Night
02:00 01:00 Night
03:00 02:00 Night
04:00 03:00 Night
05:00 04:00 Night
06:00 05:00
07:00 06:00
08:00 07:00
09:00 08:00
10:00 09:00 Overlap
11:00 10:00 Overlap
12:00 11:00 Overlap
13:00 12:00 Overlap
14:00 13:00 Overlap
15:00 14:00 Overlap
16:00 15:00 Overlap
17:00 16:00
18:00 17:00
19:00 18:00
20:00 19:00
21:00 20:00
22:00 21:00 Night
23:00 22:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both New York and Fort Worth are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 1 hour difference reflects both cities' DST offsets. When one city switches back to standard time before the other, the gap will temporarily change by 1 hour.

Practical Tips for New York–Fort Worth Scheduling

Compare New York and Fort Worth with Other Cities

From New York

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From Fort Worth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between New York and Fort Worth?

The time difference is 1 hour. Fort Worth is 1 hour behind New York.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. Both cities observe daylight saving time, but they may switch on different dates, causing the gap to shift by 1 hour temporarily.

When is the best time to call from New York to Fort Worth?

The best window is between 10:00 and 17:00 New York time, which corresponds to 09:00–16:00 in Fort Worth. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert New York time to Fort Worth time?

Subtract 1 hour from New York time to get Fort Worth time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.