Geographic position of Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.9382° N, 77.7905° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,001 km (2,486 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,018 km (3,739 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,019 km (8,711 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,011 km (4,356 mi) west
Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount
With a population of 55,806, Rocky Mount ranks as the 836th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Rocky Mount
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV / KPGV) is a regional airport located about 50 km (31 mi) from Rocky Mount.
Current local time at the airport is 07:30:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount
Business hours in Rocky Mount (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 Rocky Mount
Compare time in Rocky Mount with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rocky Mount in?
Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount at UTC-4.
What time is it in Rocky Mount right now?
The current local time in Rocky Mount is 07:30:23 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rocky Mount observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rocky Mount?
Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) is the nearest airport to Rocky Mount, located about 50 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:30:23.
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