Geo Countries
Socorro, New Mexico, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Socorro, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:04:17 PDT
State: New Mexico
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 8,722
District: Socorro County

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


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Socorro, 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 Socorro — 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

Socorro, New Mexico Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameSocorro
District / CountySocorro County
StateNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population8,722
Area37.30 km² (14.40 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in New Mexico#29 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 Meter1,403
In Feet4,603
GPS Coordinates
Latitude34.06
Longitude-106.89
Decimal Degrees (DD)34.058° N 106.891° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)34° 3' 30" N 106° 53' 29" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)34° 3.5' N 106° 53.48' W
Location Context
Distance to New Mexico Capital201 km North-Northeast of Santa Fe
Nearest City in Another CountryPuerto de Anapra, Mexico (256 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-10:00 to -05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)-10:00 to -04:00
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:25 AM
Sunset🌅 06:59 PM
Day Length13h 33m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code87801
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Denver
Founded / Incorporated1598-01-01

Socorro – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Socorro, New Mexico

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

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Socorro

The latitude and longitude of Socorro pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,403 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Socorro on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Socorro

Socorro 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 Socorro

Payments and pricing in Socorro 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. › Socorro exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Socorro

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

📊 Socorro's Standing Within New Mexico

By recorded population, Socorro ranks #29 of 219 cities in New Mexico. It lies about 201 km North-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 Socorro

📊 How This Socorro Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Socorro into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Socorro to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the New Mexico market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Socorro. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Socorro

👥 What is the population of Socorro?

Socorro has a recorded population of approximately 8,722 people. That places it #29 of 219 cities with population data in New Mexico. Browse more cities in New Mexico for comparison.

📐 How large is Socorro in square kilometers?

Socorro spans approximately 37.30 square kilometers (14.40 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Socorro in?

Socorro sits within Socorro County, is part of New Mexico in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Socorro in?

Socorro keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:25 AM and sets around 06:59 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Socorro?

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

📍 How far is Socorro from the state capital?

Socorro is about 201 km North-Northeast of Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico. See cities near Socorro for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Socorro lands you closest to Puerto de Anapra, Mexico, about 256 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Socorro sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.