Time in Rio Rancho, United States now
2:23:15 PM
Sunday, September 20, 2026
MDT · UTC-06:00
Time zone
MDT
UTC-06:00
America/Denver
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:53 AM ↓ 7:06 PM
Day length 12h 13m
Solar noon 12:59 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in New Mexico (8)
Rio Rancho facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.2334, -106.6645
- Population
- 87,521
Frequently asked
What time is it in Rio Rancho right now?
The current local time in Rio Rancho is shown above and updates live every second. Rio Rancho is on MDT (UTC-06:00).
What time zone is Rio Rancho in?
Rio Rancho uses the America/Denver time zone, currently MDT (UTC-06:00).
Is Rio Rancho on daylight saving time?
Yes. Rio Rancho is currently observing daylight saving time (MDT, UTC-06:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Rio Rancho and New York?
New York is +2h relative to Rio Rancho (New York is currently 4:23 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
