Time in Rio Rancho now
9:57AMMST
MSTUTC−7−2 h vs New York (you)America/Denver
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (MDT, UTC−6)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (MST, UTC−7)
Clock rules in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho keeps MST (UTC−7) in winter and MDT (UTC−6) in summer, like the whole of New Mexico.
Local mean solar time at 106.66° W is UTC−7:07, so standard time runs 7 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:07 PM (an hour later in summer).
Rio Rancho has kept the same clocks as Denver since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Denver page.
Time difference from Rio Rancho
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Rio Rancho | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 2,650 km | 11:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,910 km | 11:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +2 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,070 km | 8:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −1 h |
| Chicago | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,800 km | 10:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Mexico City | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,910 km | 10:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | 0 h |
| Belmopan | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,670 km | 10:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | 0 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,700 km | 12:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +3 h | +3 h | +2 h |
| London | World cities | 4:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 5:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +8 h | +8 h | +8 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 8:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h | +11 h | +10 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 10:27 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +12 h 30 min | +12 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 12:57 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +15 h | +15 h | +14 h |
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Places near Rio Rancho
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Rio Rancho |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 17 km south | same clock |
| Las Cruces | 325 km south | same clock |
| Pueblo | 383 km north-east | same clock |
| El Paso | 387 km south | same clock |
| Ciudad Juárez MX | 391 km south | same clock |
| Colorado Springs | 432 km north | same clock |
| Amarillo | 439 km east | 1 h ahead |
| Lubbock | 478 km east | 1 h ahead |
Rio Rancho at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceNew Mexico
- Population87,521
- Coordinates35.23° N, 106.66° W
- Elevation1,610 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Denver
- Standard timeMST (UTC−7)
- Daylight saving timeMDT (UTC−6)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Rio Rancho now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Rio Rancho is on UTC−7 in winter and UTC−6 in summer, 2 hours behind Washington.
What time zone is Rio Rancho in?
Rio Rancho keeps MST (UTC−7) in winter and MDT (UTC−6) in summer, like the whole of New Mexico. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Denver.