Time Rochester - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Rochester?
The current time in Rochester is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Rochester is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Rochester is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Rochester is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Rochester.
Time zone and clock changes in Rochester
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Rochester
Today, October 29, 2026, the sun rises in Rochester at 07:42 and sets at 18:04 (local time), giving 10 h 22 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:53.
More about Rochester
See the location and GPS coordinates of Rochester, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Rochester and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Rochester
What time is it in Rochester right now?
The current time in Rochester is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Rochester.
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Rochester is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Rochester is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Rochester?
Today, October 29, 2026, the sun rises in Rochester at 07:42 and sets at 18:04 (local time), giving 10 h 22 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:53.
