Time Now in Rochester, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 43.15° N, 77.62° W
Elevation: 154 m above sea level
Population rank: #120 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New York
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Rochester is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Rochester, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Rochester
Daylight Hours in Rochester
Rochester gets 15h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rochester is at 05:45 and sunset in Rochester is at 20:47.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 59m near the December solstice to 15h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rochester and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Rochester right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Rochester
What is the current local time in Rochester?
The live local time in Rochester is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Rochester currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rochester is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Rochester's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rochester.
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Prayer Times in Rochester
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 03:30 | 05:45 | 13:16 | 17:19 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:32 | 05:46 | 13:16 | 17:19 | 20:47 | 22:17 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:33 | 05:47 | 13:16 | 17:19 | 20:46 | 22:16 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:35 | 05:47 | 13:16 | 17:19 | 20:45 | 22:15 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:37 | 05:48 | 13:16 | 17:18 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:38 | 05:49 | 13:16 | 17:18 | 20:44 | 22:14 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:40 | 05:50 | 13:16 | 17:18 | 20:43 | 22:13 |
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14-day Forecast for Rochester
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rochester
Sunrise
in Rochester
↑
5:45 AM
Sunset
in Rochester
↓
8:47 PM
Day Length
15h 01m
Dawn
in Rochester
5:10 AM
Dusk
in Rochester
9:21 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rochester
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:23
View the detailed moon calendar for Rochester with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Rochester
How Far Is Rochester From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 403 km | SE (131deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,633 km | W (268deg) |
| London | 5,636 km | NE (52deg) |
| Paris | 5,919 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,453 km | NNE (34deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,066 km | SSE (150deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,472 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,019 km | NE (42deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rochester?
Rochester next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rochester's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rochester and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.1deg S, 102.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rochester
What time is it in Rochester right now?
The current local time in Rochester is 04:24 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Rochester follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). 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 Rochester?
Is Rochester on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rochester is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rochester today?
Today in Rochester: sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset is at 20:47, giving 15h 01m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rochester tonight?
The moon phase over Rochester tonight is Waxing Crescent with 5.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Rochester?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rochester, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.