Time Rhode Island - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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What time is it in Rhode Island?
The current time in Rhode Island is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Rhode Island is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Rhode Island is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Rhode Island is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Rhode Island is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Rhode Island
| Time zone | America/New_York |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Rhode Island
Today, September 25, 2026, the sun rises in Rhode Island at 06:36 and sets at 18:38 (local time), giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:37.
More about Rhode Island
See the location and GPS coordinates of Rhode Island, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Rhode Island and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Rhode Island
What time is it in Rhode Island right now?
The current time in Rhode Island is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/New_York time zone.
What is the time difference between Rhode Island and Washington, D.C.?
Rhode Island is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Rhode Island observe daylight saving time?
Rhode Island is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Rhode Island is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Rhode Island?
Today, September 25, 2026, the sun rises in Rhode Island at 06:36 and sets at 18:38 (local time), giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:37.
