Current Time in Rochester, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Rochester time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
43.15° N, 77.62° W
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
4:59 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester to London | +5 hours | |
| Rochester to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Rochester to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Rochester to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Rochester to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Rochester. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Rochester
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Rochester and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Rochester. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rochester?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 4:59 PM local time, giving 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Rochester?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Rochester follows Eastern Time.