Current local time in RochesterMinnesota, United States
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America/ChicagoUTC−6 / UTC−5
Rochester keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
Daylight saving time in Rochester
Rochester changes its clocks twice a year. The next changes, from the IANA time zone database as of October 2026:
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6
- Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5
Cities on the same time as Rochester
These places show the same clock as Rochester every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In United States
Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Nashville, Oklahoma City
- In other countries
Reynosa (Mexico)
Rochester time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Observed
- Next clock change
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Minnesota
- Coordinates
- 44.02°, -92.47°
- Population
- 112,225
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Rochester today
Computed from Rochester's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Rochester time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Rochester is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 9h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 16h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Rochester time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Rochester right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Rochester, updated every second from your device's clock. Rochester keeps Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- What time zone is Rochester in?
- Rochester is in the IANA time zone America/Chicago: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer.
- Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Upcoming changes: Sun, Nov 1, 2026: clocks go back 1 hour to UTC−6; Sun, Mar 14, 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5.
- Which cities share Rochester's time?
- Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin keep the same clock as Rochester all year.
Planning something with Rochester?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Rochester and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Rochester into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Rochester offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/Chicago time zone set correctly.
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