Days in Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs
Rock Springs is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.5875° N, 109.2029° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,630 km (2,877 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,389 km (3,349 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,648 km (9,102 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,092 km (5,650 mi) west
Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs
The point on Earth exactly opposite Rock Springs is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Rock Springs, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Rock Springs
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Rock Springs
Rock Springs is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs
In Rock Springs, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 11m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 9m, a difference of roughly 6h 2m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Rock Springs's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Rock Springs at 41.59° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Rock Springs
With a population of 23,962, Rock Springs ranks as the 2187th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Rock Springs
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS / KRKS) is a regional airport serving Rock Springs directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:26:19.
Daylight saving time changes in Rock Springs
Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs
Business hours in Rock Springs (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 Rock Springs
Compare time in Rock Springs with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Rock Springs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Rock Springs in?
Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs at UTC-6.
What time is it in Rock Springs right now?
The current local time in Rock Springs is 08:26:19 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Rock Springs observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs?
Rock Springs is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Rock Springs?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) is the airport serving Rock Springs. The current local time at the airport is 08:26:19.
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