What time zone is Rochester in?

Rochester uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.

When is the next clock change in Rochester?

Clocks in Rochester move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from PST (UTC−08:00) to PDT (UTC−07:00)

Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Rochester observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Rochester?

Rochester is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer

Current Time in Rochester, Thurston County, Washington, USA

7:23:24 PM

19:23:24

Saturday, November 14, 2026

PST (Pacific Standard Time) · UTC−08:00

America/Los_Angeles

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Rochester

Sunrise7:14 AMSolar noon11:56 AMSunset4:39 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Washington
County: Thurston County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 2,388
Elevation: 44 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 46° 49' N / 123° 05' W

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Clock changes in Rochester

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM PST3:00 AM PDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM PDT1:00 AM PST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Solar noon: 11:56 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 25 min2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:41 AM – 5:12 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:04 AM – 5:48 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:28 AM – 6:24 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination26%

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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:14 AM (southeast, 116.4°)
Sunset: 4:39 PM (southwest, 243.5°)
Day length: 9 hr 25 min2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:56 AM (24.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:41 AM – 5:12 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:04 AM – 5:48 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:28 AM – 6:24 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:14 PM (southeast, 126.6°)
Moonset: 8:48 PM (southwest, 235.2°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 3:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 14	7:14 AM	4:39 PM	9 hr 25 min	2 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	7:15 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 22 min	2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	7:16 AM	4:36 PM	9 hr 20 min	2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	7:18 AM	4:35 PM	9 hr 18 min	2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	7:19 AM	4:34 PM	9 hr 15 min	2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	7:21 AM	4:34 PM	9 hr 13 min	2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 20	7:22 AM	4:33 PM	9 hr 10 min	2 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Washington

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rochester in?: Rochester uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8) in winter and Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Los_Angeles.
When is the next clock change in Rochester?: Clocks in Rochester move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from PST (UTC−08:00) to PDT (UTC−07:00)
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Rochester observes daylight saving time: PDT (UTC−7) in summer and PST (UTC−8) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rochester?: Rochester is UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 in summer