Time Difference Between Sydney and Fort Worth

The time difference between Sydney and Fort Worth is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 20:00 in Fort Worth. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+11), while Fort Worth uses America/Chicago (UTC-5).

Fort Worth is 16 hours behind Sydney — 16 hours
Sydney, Australia
07:57:12
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)
Fort Worth, United States
15:57:12
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · CDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Fort Worth

Detail Sydney Fort Worth
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Chicago
UTC OffsetUTC+11UTC-5
AbbreviationAEDTCDT
DST ActiveYes — currently observingYes — currently observing
CountryAustraliaUnited States
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 16 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Fort Worth. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney or late evenings in Fort Worth tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Both Sydney and Fort Worth are currently observing daylight saving time. The current 16 hours 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Sydney and Fort Worth?

The time difference is 16 hours. Fort Worth is 16 hours behind Sydney.

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 Sydney to Fort Worth?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Sydney time to Fort Worth time?

Subtract 16 hours from Sydney 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.