Geographic position of New Rochelle
New Rochelle is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.9115° N, 73.7824° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,554 km (2,830 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,465 km (3,396 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,573 km (9,055 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,207 km (3,857 mi) west
New Rochelle lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of New Rochelle
With a population of 79,846, New Rochelle ranks as the 505th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to New Rochelle
LaGuardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) is a major international airport located about 17 km (10 mi) from New Rochelle.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:41.
Daylight saving time changes in New Rochelle
New Rochelle uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call New Rochelle
Business hours in New Rochelle (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from New Rochelle
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is New Rochelle in?
New Rochelle follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts New Rochelle at UTC-4.
What time is it in New Rochelle right now?
The current local time in New Rochelle is 07:31:41 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does New Rochelle observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New Rochelle is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is New Rochelle?
New Rochelle is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to New Rochelle?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the nearest airport to New Rochelle, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:41.
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