Current Time in Rochester, MN
Rochester is a city in Minnesota, home to about 121,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:45 AM / 7:26 PM
Population
121,000
Rochester vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
Other cities on Central Time
Cities near Rochester
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester is in the Central Time zone.
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Rochester observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Rochester today?
Today, sunrise in Rochester is around 6:45 AM and sunset is around 7:26 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Rochester?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.