Current Time in Rockford, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.27° N, 89.09° W
Elevation: 218 m above sea level
Population rank: #199 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Illinois
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (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
Rockford is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Rockford, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Rockford
Rockford gets 15h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rockford is at 05:19 and sunset in Rockford is at 20:35.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 05m near the December solstice to 15h 16m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rockford and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Rockford
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 19 Jun ● | 02:59 | 05:19 | 12:57 | 17:01 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 03:00 | 05:19 | 12:57 | 17:01 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 03:00 | 05:19 | 12:58 | 17:01 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 03:00 | 05:20 | 12:58 | 17:01 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 03:00 | 05:20 | 12:58 | 17:02 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 03:01 | 05:20 | 12:58 | 17:02 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 03:01 | 05:21 | 12:58 | 17:02 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rockford
Sunrise
in Rockford
↑
5:19 AM
Sunset
in Rockford
↓
8:35 PM
Day Length
15h 15m
Dawn
in Rockford
4:44 AM
Dusk
in Rockford
9:11 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rockford
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:35
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:08
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How Far Is Rockford From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,267 km | E (93deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,692 km | W (260deg) |
| London | 6,413 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,714 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,019 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,518 km | SE (140deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,034 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 11,668 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rockford?
Rockford next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rockford's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rockford and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.3deg S, 90.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rockford
What time is it in Rockford right now?
The current local time in Rockford is 03:41 on Friday, June 19, 2026. Rockford follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Rockford in?
Rockford uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). 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 Rockford?
Is Rockford on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rockford is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rockford today?
Today in Rockford: sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset is at 20:35, giving 15h 15m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rockford tonight?
The moon phase over Rockford tonight is Waxing Crescent with 24.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Rockford?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rockford, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.