Current local time in Rochester, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Rochester. Rochester is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Minnesota |
| Population | about 102,000 |
| Coordinates | 44.02° N, 92.47° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Rochester uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:13 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:26 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| September equinox | 6:56 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:41 AM | 4:34 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Rochester at about 12:18 PM in mid-January, and about 1:15 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun, because Rochester sits at 92.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Rochester time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Rochester |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Rochester |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| St. Paul | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Minneapolis | 123 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Cedar Rapids | 237 km (148 mi) | same time |
| Madison | 269 km (167 mi) | same time |
| Des Moines | 287 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Davenport | 314 km (195 mi) | same time |
| Rock Island | 322 km (200 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Rochester have daylight saving time?
Rochester uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Rochester when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Rochester's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 10 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).