Current Time in Rio Rancho, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 35.23° N, 106.66° W
Elevation: 1,610 m above sea level
Population rank: #433 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New Mexico
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Denver
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: MST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: MDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Rio Rancho is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC−07:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (MDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Rio Rancho, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho gets 14h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Rio Rancho is at 05:52 and sunset in Rio Rancho is at 20:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 46m near the December solstice to 14h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Rio Rancho and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Rio Rancho's Time Zone (UTC−07:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 04:00 | 05:51 | 13:07 | 16:55 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:00 | 05:52 | 13:07 | 16:56 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:00 | 05:52 | 13:08 | 16:56 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:01 | 05:52 | 13:08 | 16:56 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:01 | 05:52 | 13:08 | 16:56 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:01 | 05:52 | 13:08 | 16:56 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:01 | 05:53 | 13:09 | 16:57 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Rio Rancho
Sunrise
in Rio Rancho
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Rio Rancho
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 31m
Dawn
in Rio Rancho
5:21 AM
Dusk
in Rio Rancho
8:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Rio Rancho
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:44
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How Far Is Rio Rancho From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,067 km | W (266deg) |
| New York | 2,909 km | ENE (68deg) |
| London | 8,021 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,336 km | NE (40deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,089 km | SE (127deg) |
| Moscow | 9,346 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,562 km | NW (312deg) |
| Hong Kong | 12,304 km | NW (320deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Rio Rancho's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Rio Rancho and you would surface in the open ocean, near 35.2deg S, 73.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Rancho
What time is it in Rio Rancho right now?
The current local time in Rio Rancho is 01:22 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Rio Rancho follows the America/Denver time zone.
What time zone is Rio Rancho in?
Rio Rancho uses the America/Denver IANA time zone (UTC−07:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Rio Rancho?
Rio Rancho is UTC−07:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Rio Rancho local time, shift the clock −07:00 hours backward.
Is Rio Rancho on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Rio Rancho is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Rio Rancho today?
Today in Rio Rancho: sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 14h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Rio Rancho tonight?
The moon phase over Rio Rancho tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Rio Rancho?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Rio Rancho, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.