What time zone is Rhode Island in?
Rhode Island is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Time zones in Rhode Island
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4 |
Cities in Rhode Island
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | Eastern Time | |
| Warwick | Eastern Time | |
| Newport | Eastern Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Rhode Island changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Connecticut: Eastern Time
- Massachusetts: Eastern Time
Other states on Eastern Time
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Georgia
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
Questions people ask
What time zone is Rhode Island in?
Rhode Island is in the Eastern Time Zone, EST, UTC−5 / EDT, UTC−4.
Does Rhode Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rhode Island changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Rhode Island right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Rhode Island.