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Current Date And Time In Ruidoso, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:36:55 PDT
State: New Mexico
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 7,739
District: Lincoln County

🌎 Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Ruidoso, 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 Ruidoso — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Ruidoso, New Mexico Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameRuidoso
District / CountyLincoln County
StateNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population7,739
Area41.81 km² (16.14 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in New Mexico#33 of 219 cities with population data
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+1
International Exit Prefix011
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.us
Elevation
In Meter2,051
In Feet6,729
GPS Coordinates
Latitude33.33
Longitude-105.67
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.332° N 105.673° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 19' 54" N 105° 40' 23" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 19.91' N 105° 40.38' W
Location Context
Distance to New Mexico Capital263 km North of Santa Fe
Nearest City in Another CountryPuerto de Anapra, Mexico (192 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:22 AM
Sunset🌅 06:53 PM
Day Length13h 31m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code88345
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Denver

Ruidoso – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Ruidoso, New Mexico

Ruidoso is a city situated in New Mexico, United States, within North America. It falls under Lincoln County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Ruidoso 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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Ruidoso

The latitude and longitude of Ruidoso pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,051 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Ruidoso on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Ruidoso

Ruidoso 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

💰 Currency Used in Ruidoso

Payments and pricing in Ruidoso 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. › Ruidoso exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Ruidoso

To ring a number in Ruidoso 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 Ruidoso and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Ruidoso's Standing Within New Mexico

By recorded population, Ruidoso ranks #33 of 219 cities in New Mexico. It lies about 263 km North 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 Ruidoso

📊 How This Ruidoso Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Ruidoso into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Ruidoso

👥 What is the population of Ruidoso?

Ruidoso has a recorded population of approximately 7,739 people. That places it #33 of 219 cities with population data in New Mexico. Browse more cities in New Mexico for comparison.

📐 How large is Ruidoso in square kilometers?

Ruidoso spans approximately 41.81 square kilometers (16.14 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Ruidoso in?

Ruidoso sits within Lincoln County, is part of New Mexico in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Ruidoso in?

Ruidoso keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:22 AM and sets around 06:53 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Ruidoso?

Businesses and shops in Ruidoso price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Ruidoso currency page.

📍 How far is Ruidoso from the state capital?

Ruidoso is about 263 km North of Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. See cities near Ruidoso for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Ruidoso lands you closest to Puerto de Anapra, Mexico, about 192 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Ruidoso sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.