Current local time in Providence, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Providence. Providence is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Rhode Island |
| Population | about 664,000 |
| Coordinates | 41.82° N, 71.42° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Providence uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:10 AM | 8:24 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 6:32 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:09 AM | 4:17 PM | 9 h 7 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Providence at about 11:54 AM in mid-January, and about 12:51 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes behind the sun, because Providence sits at 71.4° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Providence time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Providence |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 43 km (27 mi) | same time |
| Worcester | 59 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Boston | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Salem | 89 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Lowell | 91 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Springfield | 102 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Hartford | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Manchester | 131 km (81 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Providence in?
Providence is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Providence have daylight saving time?
Providence uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Providence when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Providence's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 14 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).