Fort Worth to Sydney Time Difference
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Fort Worth. When it's 07:57:06 AM in Fort Worth, it's 11:57:06 PM in Sydney.
How Many Hours Ahead Is Sydney From Fort Worth?
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Fort Worth. So Fort Worth is 16 hours behind Sydney looking the other way — the same gap, described from the other end.
In practice that means a working day in Fort Worth starts when it is already 1:00 AM the next day in Sydney. The gap is not fixed all year: it becomes 17 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Fort Worth changes its clocks.
Best Time to Call Fort Worth and Sydney
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Fort Worth and Sydney never overlap, so someone has to take the call outside their working day. The most workable window is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Fort Worth, which is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Sydney.
both at work Fort Worth only Sydney only neither — hours shown along the strip are Fort Worth local time.
Convert a Specific Time
Pick any date and time in Fort Worth to see the exact equivalent in Sydney.
Common Times Converted
Fort Worth time on the left, Sydney time on the right.
Fort Worth to Sydney: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Based on today, Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Fort Worth. Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both cities are at work.
| Fort Worth | Sydney | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Sydney only |
| 1:00 AM | 5:00 PM | — |
| 2:00 AM | 6:00 PM | — |
| 3:00 AM | 7:00 PM | — |
| 4:00 AM | 8:00 PM | — |
| 5:00 AM | 9:00 PM | — |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | — |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | — |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM next day | — |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM next day | Fort Worth only |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 AM next day | Fort Worth only |
| 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM next day | Fort Worth only |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM next day | Fort Worth only |
| 1:00 PM | 5:00 AM next day | Fort Worth only |
| 2:00 PM | 6:00 AM next day | Fort Worth only |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM next day | Fort Worth only |
| 4:00 PM | 8:00 AM next day | Fort Worth only |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM next day | Sydney only |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM next day | Sydney only |
| 7:00 PM | 11:00 AM next day | Sydney only |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM next day | Sydney only |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM next day | Sydney only |
| 10:00 PM | 2:00 PM next day | Sydney only |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM next day | Sydney only |
Understanding the Fort Worth – Sydney Time Difference
Fort Worth runs on America/Chicago, currently CDT (UTC-5:00). Sydney runs on Australia/Sydney, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00). The gap of 16 hours is simply the distance between those two offsets.
Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, but they don't switch on the same date — so for a few weeks each year the gap between them is different again. The next shift is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Fort Worth adjusts its clocks and the difference becomes 17 hours. Anything scheduled across that date needs checking again.
Full clock-change dates: Daylight Saving Time in the United States · Daylight Saving Time in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Fort Worth and Sydney?
Sydney is currently 16 hours ahead of Fort Worth. That gap becomes 17 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when Fort Worth changes its clocks.
How many hours ahead is Sydney from Fort Worth?
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Fort Worth. Looking at it the other way, Fort Worth is 16 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 9:00 AM in Fort Worth?
When it is 9:00 AM in Fort Worth, it is 1:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
Is Sydney ahead of or behind Fort Worth?
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Fort Worth. Sydney reaches each point in the day first, so its working day is already finishing while Fort Worth is still getting started.
What is the best time to call between Fort Worth and Sydney?
Standard business hours in Fort Worth and Sydney do not overlap at all, so one side has to step outside the 9-to-5. The most workable window is 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Fort Worth, which is 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Sydney.
Does the time difference between Fort Worth and Sydney change during the year?
Yes. Both cities observe Daylight Saving Time, and they do not always switch on the same date, so the gap between them shifts during the year. It changes to 17 hours on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zones are Fort Worth and Sydney in?
Fort Worth uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-5:00). Sydney uses Australia/Sydney, currently AEDT (UTC+11:00).