Geographic position of Rockford
Rockford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.2711° N, 89.0940° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,706 km (2,924 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,313 km (3,301 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,724 km (9,149 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,339 km (4,560 mi) west
Rockford 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 Rockford
With a population of 148,278, Rockford ranks as the 202nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Rockford
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD / KRFD) is a regional airport serving Rockford directly.
Current local time at the airport is 06:30:08.
Daylight saving time changes in Rockford
Rockford 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 Rockford
Business hours in Rockford (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 Rockford
Compare time in Rockford with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rockford in?
Rockford 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 Rockford at UTC-5.
What time is it in Rockford right now?
The current local time in Rockford is 06:30:08 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rockford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rockford 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 Rockford?
Rockford is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rockford?
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the airport serving Rockford. The current local time at the airport is 06:30:08.
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