Current Date And Time In Ridgecrest, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:47:30 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 28,780
District: Kern County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ridgecrest, a city in California, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Ridgecrest — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Ridgecrest | |
| District / County | Kern County | |
| State | California | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 28,780 | |
| Area | 55.76 km² (21.53 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in California | #306 of 1246 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 698 | |
| In Feet | 2,290 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.62 | |
| Longitude | -117.67 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.622° N 117.671° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 37' 21" N 117° 40' 15" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 37.35' N 117° 40.25' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to California Capital | 472 km Northwest of Sacramento | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Santa Isabel, Mexico (385 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:05 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:46 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 40m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 93556 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Los_Angeles |
Ridgecrest is a city situated in California, United States, within North America. It falls under Kern County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ridgecrest as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in California
The latitude and longitude of Ridgecrest pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 698 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ridgecrest on the map
Ridgecrest runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Ridgecrest run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Ridgecrest exchange rates
To ring a number in Ridgecrest from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Ridgecrest and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Ridgecrest ranks #306 of 1246 cities in California. It lies about 472 km Northwest of Sacramento, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the California market. › Cities near Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest has a recorded population of approximately 28,780 people. That places it #306 of 1246 cities with population data in California. Browse more cities in California for comparison.
Ridgecrest spans approximately 55.76 square kilometers (21.53 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Ridgecrest sits within Kern County, is part of California in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Ridgecrest keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 06:05 AM and sets around 07:46 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Ridgecrest price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Ridgecrest currency page.
Ridgecrest is about 472 km Northwest of Sacramento, the capital of California. See cities near Ridgecrest for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Ridgecrest lands you closest to Santa Isabel, Mexico, about 385 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ridgecrest sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
