New York to Rochester time converter

Rochester is 1 hour behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Rochester.

New York EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Rochester CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York
United States
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Rochester
Minnesota, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Rochester conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Rochester. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New YorkRochester
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Rochester).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Rochester switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

New York and Rochester are 1,557 km (967 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Rochester?

Rochester is 1 hour behind New York.

What time is it in Rochester when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Rochester.

When is the best time to call Rochester from New York?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Rochester).

Does the time difference between New York and Rochester change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.