What time zone is Rochester in?

Rochester uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.

When is the next clock change in Rochester?

Clocks in Rochester move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)

Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Rochester observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Rochester?

Rochester is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer

Current Time in Rochester, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom

11:03:42 PM

23:03:42

Sunday, November 1, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Europe/London

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Rochester

Sunrise7:13 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset4:30 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: United Kingdom
Administrative area: England
District: Northumberland
Place type: City or town
Country currency: British Pound (GBP)

Practical

Country languages: English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Dialing code: +44
Elevation: Approximately 186 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 55° 16' N / 2° 15' W

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Clock changes in Rochester

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
1:00 AM GMT2:00 AM BST
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM BST1:00 AM GMT
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Solar noon: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:30 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 17 min4 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:34 AM – 5:09 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:51 AM – 5:52 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:09 AM – 6:35 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination54%

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:13 AM (southeast, 114.7°)
Sunset: 4:30 PM (southwest, 245.1°)
Day length: 9 hr 17 min4 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:52 AM (20.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:34 AM – 5:09 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:51 AM – 5:52 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 6:35 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (54% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:19 PM (northeast, 55.4°)
Moonset: 2:09 PM (northwest, 307.9°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 1	7:13 AM	4:30 PM	9 hr 17 min	4 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	7:15 AM	4:28 PM	9 hr 13 min	4 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	7:17 AM	4:26 PM	9 hr 09 min	4 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:19 AM	4:24 PM	9 hr 05 min	4 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	7:21 AM	4:22 PM	9 hr 01 min	4 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	7:23 AM	4:20 PM	8 hr 57 min	4 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	7:25 AM	4:18 PM	8 hr 53 min	4 min shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in England

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Mon, Dec 28, 2026Boxing Day (substitute day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rochester in?: Rochester uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in winter and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/London.
When is the next clock change in Rochester?: Clocks in Rochester move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM, changing from GMT (UTC) to BST (UTC+01:00)
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Rochester observes daylight saving time: BST (UTC+1) in summer and GMT (UTC+0) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rochester?: Rochester is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer