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Minnesota, United States
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Rochester follows Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Rochester
What Time Is It in Rochester Right Now?
The current local time in Rochester, Minnesota, United States is 08:39:40 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Rochester observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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08:39:40 PM
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Rochester Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Rochester timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Minnesota
Rochester is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Rochester Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Rochester (CDT, UTC-5) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Rochester Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Minnesota
Daylight Saving Time: Rochester is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Rochester is located in United States (Minnesota) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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