Days in Gallup are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Gallup
Gallup is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.5281° N, 108.7426° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,955 km (2,458 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,064 km (3,768 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,974 km (8,683 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,852 km (6,122 mi) west
Gallup lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Gallup
The point on Earth exactly opposite Gallup is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Gallup, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Gallup
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Gallup
Gallup is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Gallup 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 Gallup
In Gallup, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 33m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 45m, a difference of roughly 4h 48m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Gallup's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Gallup at 35.53° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Gallup
With a population of 23,240, Gallup ranks as the 2248th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Gallup
Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP / KGUP) is a regional airport serving Gallup directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:24:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Gallup
Gallup 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 Gallup
Business hours in Gallup (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 Gallup
Compare time in Gallup with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Gallup
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gallup in?
Gallup 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 Gallup at UTC-6.
What time is it in Gallup right now?
The current local time in Gallup is 08:24:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gallup observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gallup 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 Gallup?
Gallup is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gallup?
Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP) is the airport serving Gallup. The current local time at the airport is 08:24:16.
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