Current Time in Rochester, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

5:03:26 AM

05:03:26

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Rochester is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rochester

Sunrise7:08 AMSolar noon12:27 PMSunset5:45 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 20 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Massachusetts
County
Plymouth County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,661
Elevation
10 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 43' N / 70° 49' W
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Clock changes in Rochester

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    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 37 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 37 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 37 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 35 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 30 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 27 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 25 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rochester

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Upcoming public holidays in Massachusetts

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Rochester?
Clocks in Rochester move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rochester observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rochester?
Rochester is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer