Time in Rochester, United States now
12:43:01 PM
Saturday, July 4, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:53 PM
Day length 15h 17m
Solar noon 1:14 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in New York (8)
Rochester facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Coordinates
- 43.1548, -77.6156
- Population
- 209,802
Frequently asked
What time is it in Rochester right now?
The current local time in Rochester is shown above and updates live every second. Rochester is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Rochester on daylight saving time?
Yes. Rochester is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Rochester (Los Angeles is currently 9:43 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
