Current Date And Time In Rio Rancho, United States
Saturday, 01 August 2026
13:29:08 PDT
State: New Mexico
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 87,521
District: Sandoval County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Rio Rancho, 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 Rio Rancho — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Rio Rancho | |
| District / County | Sandoval County | |
| State | New Mexico | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 87,521 | |
| Area | 268.38 km² (103.62 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in New Mexico | #3 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 | 1,610 | |
| In Feet | 5,282 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 35.23 | |
| Longitude | -106.66 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.233° N 106.664° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 14' 0" N 106° 39' 52" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 14' N 106° 39.87' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to New Mexico Capital | 83 km Northeast of Santa Fe | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Puerto de Anapra, 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 | 🔥 05:14 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:11 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 87144 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Denver | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1961-01-01 |
Rio Rancho is a city situated in New Mexico, United States, within North America. It falls under Sandoval County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Rio Rancho 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 New Mexico
The latitude and longitude of Rio Rancho pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,610 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Rio Rancho on the map
Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho 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. › Rio Rancho exchange rates
To ring a number in Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Rio Rancho ranks #3 of 219 cities in New Mexico. It lies about 83 km Northeast 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 Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho has a recorded population of approximately 87,521 people. That places it #3 of 219 cities with population data in New Mexico. Browse more cities in New Mexico for comparison.
Rio Rancho spans approximately 268.38 square kilometers (103.62 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Rio Rancho sits within Sandoval County, is part of New Mexico in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Rio Rancho keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:14 AM and sets around 07:11 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Rio Rancho price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Rio Rancho currency page.
Rio Rancho is about 83 km Northeast of Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. See cities near Rio Rancho for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Rio Rancho lands you closest to Puerto de Anapra, Mexico, about 385 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Rio Rancho sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
