Current Local Time in Rockford
Rockford, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Rockford follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTCβ6) and CDT (UTCβ5).
πTwo-City Time Converter
β°Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
π’Business Hours in Rockford
βοΈClimate
Humid continental.
ποΈTop Attractions
πAbout Rockford Time Zone
Rockford is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Rockford serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Rockford is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Rockford, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Rockford observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Rockford has a population of approximately 145K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Rockford from abroad, use the country code +1 815. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Rockford time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Rockford ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Rockford Time
- β’ Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- β’ Daylight Saving: Observed
- β’ Country: United States (US)
- β’ Coordinates: 42.27Β°, -89.09Β°
- β’ Calling Code: +1 815