Current Time in Rocky Mount, Franklin County, Virginia, USA

4:25:28 AM

04:25:28

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Rocky Mount

Sunrise6:58 AMSolar noon12:04 PMSunset5:09 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Virginia
County
Franklin County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
4,799
Elevation
345 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
36° 59' N / 79° 53' W
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Clock changes in Rocky Mount

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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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
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 11 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 11 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(34.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% 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 11 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 10 min1 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 08 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 06 min1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 05 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 03 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 02 min1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rocky Mount

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Upcoming public holidays in Virginia

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

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rocky Mount in?
Rocky Mount 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 Mount?
Clocks in Rocky Mount 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 Mount observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rocky Mount observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rocky Mount?
Rocky Mount is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer