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Sunrise and sunset in Rochester, United States
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:23 AM–8:02 AM and 5:52 PM–6:31 PM
Times are local time in Rochester. Current time in Rochester →
Sunrise and sunset in Rochester through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 45m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:25 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 5m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 18m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 44m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 14m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 1m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 3m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 20m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:27 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 55m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 32m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 11m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 43m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 23m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 6m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 39m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 9m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 21m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 8:55 PM | 15h 20m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 5m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 33m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 59m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 13m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 32m |
Calculated for 43.16°N, 77.62°W, including daylight saving time where Rochester uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Rochester this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 23m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 59m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:31 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 8:55 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Rochester today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 6:31 PM in Rochester, giving 11 hours 7 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Rochester?
The longest day in Rochester in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Rochester?
The shortest day in Rochester in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 59 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Rochester?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:31 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 8:55 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Rochester?
Today, golden hour in Rochester is from sunrise (7:23 AM) to 8:02 AM in the morning, and from 5:52 PM to sunset (6:31 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.