Current Local Time in Rochester
Rochester, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Rochester follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Rochester
☀️Climate
Humid continental with lake effect.
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📍About Rochester Time Zone
Rochester is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Rochester serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Rochester is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Rochester, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Rochester observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Rochester has a population of approximately 210K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Rochester from abroad, use the country code +1 585. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Rochester time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Rochester ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Rochester Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 43.16°, -77.61°
- • Calling Code: +1 585