Your TimeLOCAL
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Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
RIUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Rhode Island in?
Rhode Island is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes standard US Daylight Saving Time.
Current Local Time in Rhode Island
1:40:06AM
EDTUTC-4• DST Active
Primary ZoneEastern TimeEST / EDT
UTC OffsetUTC-5Daylight: UTC-4
Capital CityProvidenceState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Rhode Island
ProvidenceRI
EDTWarwickRI
EDTCranstonRI
EDTPawtucketRI
EDTEast ProvidenceRI
EDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island Time Zone
Official answers regarding Rhode Island local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Rhode Island in?▼
Rhode Island is entirely in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). It observes standard US Daylight Saving Time.
Does Rhode Island observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Rhode Island observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Providence, Rhode Island?▼
The capital of Rhode Island is Providence, located in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT).