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
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌ (When does Daylight Savings Time start?)
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
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Cities Sharing Rockford's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Rockford.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov ● | 04:52 | 06:30 | 11:39 | 14:25 | 16:49 | 18:19 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 04:53 | 06:31 | 11:39 | 14:24 | 16:48 | 18:18 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 04:55 | 06:33 | 11:39 | 14:23 | 16:46 | 18:16 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 04:56 | 06:34 | 11:39 | 14:22 | 16:45 | 18:15 |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 04:57 | 06:35 | 11:39 | 14:21 | 16:44 | 18:14 |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 04:58 | 06:36 | 11:40 | 14:20 | 16:43 | 18:13 |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 04:59 | 06:38 | 11:40 | 14:19 | 16:42 | 18:12 |
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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 March 14, 2027, when the clocks spring forward 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 18:16 on Monday, November 02, 2026. Rockford follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Rockford in?
Clocks in Rockford follow the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-06:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rockford?
Is Rockford on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Rockford as of November 02, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rockford today?
Rockford sees sunrise at 06:31 and sunset at 16:48 today, giving 10h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rockford tonight?
The moon phase over Rockford tonight is Waning Crescent with 37.4% 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, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.