Current Date And Time In Raton, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:44:40 PDT
State: New Mexico
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,187
District: Colfax County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Raton, a city in New Mexico, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Raton — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Raton | |
| District / County | Colfax County | |
| State | New Mexico | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 6,187 | |
| Area | 20.62 km² (7.96 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in New Mexico | #37 of 219 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 | 2,036 | |
| In Feet | 6,680 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 36.9 | |
| Longitude | -104.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 36.903° N 104.439° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 54' 12" N 104° 26' 21" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 54.2' N 104° 26.35' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to New Mexico Capital | 191 km Southwest of Santa Fe | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Puerto de Anapra, Mexico (602 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:11 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:54 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 43m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 87740 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Denver |
Raton is a city situated in New Mexico, United States, within North America. It falls under Colfax County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Raton as a District Headquarters. 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 New Mexico
The latitude and longitude of Raton pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,036 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Raton on the map
Raton 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 Raton 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. › Raton exchange rates
To ring a number in Raton 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 Raton and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Raton ranks #37 of 219 cities in New Mexico. It lies about 191 km Southwest of Santa Fe, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the New Mexico market. › Cities near Raton
Raton has a recorded population of approximately 6,187 people. That places it #37 of 219 cities with population data in New Mexico. Browse more cities in New Mexico for comparison.
Raton spans approximately 20.62 square kilometers (7.96 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Raton sits within Colfax County, is part of New Mexico in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Raton keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:11 AM and sets around 06:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Raton price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Raton currency page.
Raton is about 191 km Southwest of Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. See cities near Raton for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Raton lands you closest to Puerto de Anapra, Mexico, about 602 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Raton sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
