Current Time in Rocky Top, Anderson County, Tennessee, USA

4:38:36 AM

04:38:36

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

Clock format
Time zone details

Rocky Top is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Rocky Top

Sunrise7:11 AMSolar noon12:20 PMSunset5:29 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 120 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Tennessee
County
Anderson County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,781
Elevation
264 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
36° 13' N / 84° 09' W
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Clock changes in Rocky Top

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 18 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination17%
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Friday, November 13, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 18 min1 min 45 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
Waxing Crescent (17% 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 18 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 16 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 13 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 10 min1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 08 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rocky Top

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Plan around Rocky Top

Upcoming public holidays in Tennessee

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Eve
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rocky Top in?
Rocky Top 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 Rocky Top?
Clocks in Rocky Top move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Rocky Top observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rocky Top observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rocky Top?
Rocky Top is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer