Days in Rochester are currently getting shorter, about 20 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Rochester
Rochester is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.3045° N, 70.9756° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,821 km (2,996 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,198 km (3,230 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,839 km (9,221 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,750 km (3,573 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.
Antipode of Rochester
The point on Earth exactly opposite Rochester is near Perth - when it's noon in Rochester, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Rochester
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Rochester
Rochester is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Rochester is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Rochester
In Rochester, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 24m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 58m, a difference of roughly 6h 26m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Rochester's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Rochester at 43.30° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Rochester
With a population of 30,038, Rochester ranks as the 1722nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Rochester
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM / KPSM) is a regional airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Rochester.
Current local time at the airport is 10:26:32.
Daylight saving time changes in Rochester
Rochester 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 Rochester
Business hours in Rochester (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 Rochester
Compare time in Rochester with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Rochester
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester 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 Rochester at UTC-4.
What time is it in Rochester right now?
The current local time in Rochester is 10:26:32 on Sunday, 20 September 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-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rochester?
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) is the nearest airport to Rochester, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:26:32.
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