Current Time in Rochester, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA

2:37:34 AM

02:37:34

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Rochester is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Rochester

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:42 AMSunset4:43 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Illinois
County
Sangamon County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
3,779
Elevation
170 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 44' N / 89° 31' W
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Clock changes in Rochester

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 01 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 01 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 01 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 59 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 57 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rochester

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

SpringfieldSangamon County11 kmNWDecaturMacon County50 kmEJacksonvilleMorgan County60 kmWPekinTazewell County91 kmNBloomingtonMcLean County94 kmNEMortonTazewell County96 kmNNormalMcLean County97 kmNE
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Rochester?
Clocks in Rochester move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rochester observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rochester?
Rochester is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer