Days in Riverton are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Riverton
Riverton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.5219° N, 111.9391° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,511 km (2,803 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,508 km (3,423 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,530 km (9,029 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,472 km (5,886 mi) west
Riverton 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 Riverton
The point on Earth exactly opposite Riverton is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Riverton, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Riverton
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Riverton
Riverton is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Riverton 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 Riverton
In Riverton, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 4m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 16m, a difference of roughly 5h 48m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Riverton's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Riverton at 40.52° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Riverton
With a population of 41,900, Riverton ranks as the 1179th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Riverton
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC / KSLC) is a major international airport located about 30 km (19 mi) from Riverton.
Current local time at the airport is 08:19:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Riverton
Riverton 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 Riverton
Business hours in Riverton (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 Riverton
Compare time in Riverton with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Riverton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Riverton in?
Riverton 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 Riverton at UTC-6.
What time is it in Riverton right now?
The current local time in Riverton is 08:19:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Riverton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Riverton 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 Riverton?
Riverton is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Riverton?
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is the nearest airport to Riverton, located about 30 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:19:54.
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