Current Time in Rochester, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA

11:47:53 PM

23:47:53

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Rochester is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Rochester

Sunrise7:17 AMSolar noon12:37 PMSunset5:56 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 7 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Wisconsin
County
Racine County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
3,765
Elevation
234 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
42° 44' N / 88° 13' W
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Clock changes in Rochester

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    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 39 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 39 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 39 min2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 36 min2 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 34 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 31 min2 min 40 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 28 min2 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 26 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min2 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Rochester

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Upcoming public holidays in Wisconsin

  1. Election Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Rochester?
Clocks in Rochester move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rochester observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Rochester?
Rochester is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer