Time in Rhode Island right now
Rhode Island uses Eastern Time across the whole state. The live clock, Providence time, Warwick time and 32 place links below help you check the right local time fast.
- Capital
- Providence
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Providence
- Places listed
- 32
Rhode Island time zone details.
Rhode Island has one time zone. Providence, Warwick, Cranston and every listed place use Eastern Time.
Live time in Rhode Island cities.
Use this list to check the time in Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Newport and 28 more Rhode Island places. Place data comes from GeoNames.
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- Warwick Eastern Time --:--
- Cranston Eastern Time --:--
- Pawtucket Eastern Time --:--
- Woonsocket Eastern Time --:--
- Coventry Eastern Time --:--
- Cumberland Eastern Time --:--
- South Kingstown Eastern Time --:--
- Johnston Eastern Time --:--
- North Kingstown Eastern Time --:--
- Newport Eastern Time --:--
- Bristol Eastern Time --:--
- Smithfield Eastern Time --:--
- Lincoln Eastern Time --:--
- Westerly Eastern Time --:--
- Portsmouth Eastern Time --:--
- Middletown Eastern Time --:--
- Barrington Eastern Time --:--
- Narragansett Eastern Time --:--
- East Greenwich Eastern Time --:--
- Valley Falls Eastern Time --:--
- Warren Eastern Time --:--
- North Scituate Eastern Time --:--
- Greenville Eastern Time --:--
- Wakefield-Peacedale Eastern Time --:--
- Charlestown Eastern Time --:--
- Hopkinton Eastern Time --:--
- Tiverton Eastern Time --:--
- Kingston Eastern Time --:--
- Exeter Eastern Time --:--
- West Greenwich Eastern Time --:--
- Jamestown Eastern Time --:--
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Rhode Island daylight saving time dates.
Rhode Island follows the United States daylight saving rule. Clocks move forward in March and back in November at 2:00 local time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Providence, Warwick, Cranston and every listed Rhode Island place change clocks on the same dates.
Time in nearby Northeast states.
Compare Rhode Island time with nearby Northeast states that use Eastern Time. See every state on the United States page.
Rhode Island time questions.
Answers for Rhode Island time zone, Providence time, daylight saving changes and common time differences.
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What time zone is Rhode Island in?
Rhode Island is in Eastern Time. It uses UTC-5 in standard time and UTC-4 during daylight saving time.
02
What time is it in Providence?
Providence uses Eastern Time, the same as the rest of Rhode Island. The live Providence clock appears in the city list on this page.
03
Does Rhode Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rhode Island observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks move forward on Sunday, 8 March and move back on Sunday, 1 November.
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When do the clocks change in Rhode Island in 2026?
Rhode Island clocks go from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March 2026. They go from 2:00 back to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
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What is the time difference between Rhode Island and Los Angeles?
Rhode Island is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. This stays the same because both places follow United States daylight saving dates.
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What is the time difference between Rhode Island and London?
Rhode Island is usually 5 hours behind London. The gap changes for short periods in March and October because the United States and the United Kingdom change clocks on different dates.
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What is the largest city in Rhode Island?
Providence is the largest listed place in Rhode Island, with about 190,934 people. It uses Eastern Time.
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How many time zones does Rhode Island have?
Rhode Island has 1 time zone. Every listed place on this page uses Eastern Time.
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Which nearby states use Eastern Time?
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont use Eastern Time. Some larger states have more than 1 time zone, so always check the city page.
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How do I find the time in a city in Rhode Island?
Use the city search on this page or open a city page such as Providence, Warwick, Cranston or Newport. Each page shows live local time and time difference from you.