Days in Roswell 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 Roswell
Roswell is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.3944° N, 104.5249° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,717 km (2,310 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,301 km (3,915 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,736 km (8,535 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,715 km (6,037 mi) west
Roswell 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 Roswell
The point on Earth exactly opposite Roswell is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Roswell, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Roswell
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Roswell
Roswell is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Roswell 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 Roswell
In Roswell, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 22m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 56m, a difference of roughly 4h 26m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Roswell's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Roswell at 33.39° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Roswell
With a population of 48,544, Roswell ranks as the 1014th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Roswell
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW / KROW) is a regional airport serving Roswell directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:25:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Roswell
Roswell 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 Roswell
Business hours in Roswell (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 Roswell
Compare time in Roswell with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Roswell
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Roswell in?
Roswell 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 Roswell at UTC-6.
What time is it in Roswell right now?
The current local time in Roswell is 08:25:52 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Roswell observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Roswell 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 Roswell?
Roswell is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Roswell?
Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) is the airport serving Roswell. The current local time at the airport is 08:25:52.
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