Check the sunrise time displayed above for Rio Rancho (). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
Check the sunset time displayed above for Rio Rancho (). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
Golden hour times for Rio Rancho are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
The day length for Rio Rancho is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Rio Rancho is shown in the times above (). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
Sunset and dusk times for Rio Rancho are displayed above (). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
Twilight duration in Rio Rancho varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
The earliest sunrise in Rio Rancho in 2026 is at 11:52 AM on June 10 (). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
The latest sunset in Rio Rancho in 2026 is at 11:59 PM on November 20 (). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
After sunset in Rio Rancho, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
Solar times in Rio Rancho shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Rio Rancho on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2:15 PM | 12:18 AM | 10h 03m |
| February | 1:54 PM | 12:50 AM | 10h 56m |
| March | 1:18 PM | 1:15 AM | 11h 56m |
| April | 12:35 PM | 1:40 AM | 13h 05m |
| May | 12:03 PM | 2:04 AM | 14h 01m |
| June | 11:52 AM | 2:24 AM | 14h 31m |
| July | 12:04 PM | 2:22 AM | 14h 18m |
| August | 12:27 PM | 1:57 AM | 13h 30m |
| September | 12:50 PM | 1:15 AM | 12h 25m |
| October | 1:13 PM | 12:33 AM | 11h 19m |
| November | 1:42 PM | 12:02 AM | 10h 19m |
| December | 2:09 PM | 11:57 PM | 9h 48m |