Time Now in Rochdale, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 53.62° N, 2.16° W
Elevation: 127 m above sea level
Population rank: #108 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Rochdale is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Rochdale, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Rochdale
Daylight Hours in Rochdale
Rochdale gets 16h 24m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rochdale is at 05:02 and sunset in Rochdale is at 21:26.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 26m near the December solstice to 17h 03m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Rochdale
What is the current local time in Rochdale?
The live local time in Rochdale is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Rochdale currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Rochdale in?
Rochdale uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Rochdale observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rochdale is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Rochdale's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rochdale.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 01:14 | 05:01 | 13:14 | 17:35 | 21:27 | 22:57 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 01:14 | 05:03 | 13:14 | 17:35 | 21:26 | 22:56 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 01:15 | 05:04 | 13:15 | 17:35 | 21:25 | 22:55 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 01:15 | 05:06 | 13:15 | 17:34 | 21:24 | 22:54 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 01:15 | 05:07 | 13:15 | 17:34 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 01:15 | 05:09 | 13:15 | 17:33 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 01:15 | 05:10 | 13:15 | 17:33 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rochdale
Sunrise
in Rochdale
↑
5:02 AM
Sunset
in Rochdale
↓
9:26 PM
Day Length
16h 24m
Dawn
in Rochdale
4:13 AM
Dusk
in Rochdale
10:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rochdale
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:58
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Distances & Clock Changes in Rochdale
How Far Is Rochdale From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 272 km | SSE (149deg) |
| Paris | 616 km | SSE (148deg) |
| Moscow | 2,532 km | ENE (68deg) |
| New York | 5,371 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Dubai | 5,651 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,331 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,498 km | NW (310deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,428 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rochdale?
Rochdale next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rochdale's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rochdale and you would surface in the open ocean, near 53.6deg S, 177.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rochdale
What time is it in Rochdale right now?
The current local time in Rochdale is 09:38 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Rochdale follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Rochdale in?
Rochdale uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rochdale?
Is Rochdale on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rochdale is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rochdale today?
Today in Rochdale: sunrise is at 05:02 and sunset is at 21:26, giving 16h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rochdale tonight?
The moon phase over Rochdale tonight is Waxing Crescent with 20.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Rochdale?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rochdale, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.