Current local time in Rochester, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Rochester
Rochester, Medway, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 28,671.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Medway |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′N / 0°30′E |
| Population: | 28,671 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Rochester
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Rochester is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Rochester today
| Sunrise: | 07:35 |
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| Sunset: | 17:48 |
| Solar noon: | 12:42 |
| Day length: | 10h 13m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:01 – 18:23 |
Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Rochester
- New York+5 hRochester is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeRochester is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hRochester is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Rochester time
What time zone is Rochester in?
Rochester uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Rochester observe daylight saving time?
Rochester is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Rochester and New York?
Right now Rochester is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Abuja?
Right now Rochester and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.