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

8:55:52 PM

20:55:52

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

America/New_York

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Rocky Mount is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rocky Mount

Sunrise7:36 AMSolar noon1:03 PMSunset6:29 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 5 hoursUpcomingView 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 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 53 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 53 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(40.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 53 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min2 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min2 min 9 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 46 min2 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 44 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 42 min2 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 40 min2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rocky Mount

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Upcoming public holidays in Virginia

  1. Election Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving 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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
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