Days in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe
Santa Fe is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.6870° N, 105.9378° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,973 km (2,469 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,046 km (3,757 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,991 km (8,694 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,578 km (5,951 mi) west
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe
The point on Earth exactly opposite Santa Fe is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Santa Fe, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Santa Fe
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Santa Fe
Santa Fe is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe
In Santa Fe, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 34m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 44m, a difference of roughly 4h 50m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Santa Fe's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Santa Fe at 35.69° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Santa Fe
With a population of 87,505, Santa Fe ranks as the 438th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Santa Fe
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF / KSAF) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Santa Fe.
Current local time at the airport is 08:25:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Santa Fe
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe
Business hours in Santa Fe (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 Santa Fe
Compare time in Santa Fe with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Santa Fe
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Santa Fe in?
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe at UTC-6.
What time is it in Santa Fe right now?
The current local time in Santa Fe is 08:25:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Santa Fe observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?
Santa Fe is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Santa Fe?
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) is the nearest airport to Santa Fe, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:25:53.
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