Winter Solstice in Rochester
United States — December 21, 2026
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Rochester
13:57:22
America/New_York
GMT / UTC
17:57:22
Etc/UTC
Mecca
20:57:22
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Rochester Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 30,038
- Coordinates
- 43.3045, -70.9756
Sun Times Today in Rochester
Sunrise
06:00
Solar Noon
12:43
Sunset
19:27
Golden Hour
18:48
Daylight
13h 26m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Rochester
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:16 |
| Sunrise | 06:00 |
| Dhuhr | 12:43 |
| Asr | 16:29 |
| Maghrib | 19:27 |
| Isha | 21:04 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
5.3°C
Low
-2.2°C
Condition
Cloudy
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Rochester?
- Winter Solstice in Rochester falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Rochester in?
- Rochester is in the America/New_York timezone.