Geographic position of Rochester
Rochester is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.0216° N, 92.4699° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,900 km (3,045 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,118 km (3,180 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,919 km (9,270 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,402 km (4,599 mi) west
Rochester 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 Rochester
With a population of 112,225, Rochester ranks as the 298th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Rochester
Rochester International Airport (RST / KRST) is a regional airport serving Rochester directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:31:45.
Daylight saving time changes in Rochester
Rochester uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Rochester
Business hours in Rochester (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Rochester
Compare time in Rochester with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Rochester at UTC-5.
What time is it in Rochester right now?
The current local time in Rochester is 06:31:45 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rochester 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 Rochester?
Rochester is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rochester?
Rochester International Airport (RST) is the airport serving Rochester. The current local time at the airport is 06:31:45.
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