Days in Alamogordo are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Alamogordo
Alamogordo is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.8995° N, 105.9603° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,662 km (2,275 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,356 km (3,949 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,681 km (8,501 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,904 km (6,154 mi) west
Alamogordo lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Alamogordo
The point on Earth exactly opposite Alamogordo is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Alamogordo, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Alamogordo
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Alamogordo
Alamogordo is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Alamogordo is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Alamogordo
In Alamogordo, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 19m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 58m, a difference of roughly 4h 21m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Alamogordo's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Alamogordo at 32.90° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Alamogordo
With a population of 30,753, Alamogordo ranks as the 1675th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Alamogordo
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU / KLRU) is a regional airport located about 113 km (70 mi) from Alamogordo.
Current local time at the airport is 08:25:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Alamogordo
Alamogordo uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Denver. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Alamogordo
Business hours in Alamogordo (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Alamogordo
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Public Holidays Affecting Alamogordo
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Alamogordo in?
Alamogordo follows the America/Denver time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Alamogordo at UTC-6.
What time is it in Alamogordo right now?
The current local time in Alamogordo is 08:25:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Alamogordo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alamogordo is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Alamogordo?
Alamogordo is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Alamogordo?
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU) is the nearest airport to Alamogordo, located about 113 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:25:53.
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