Does Rhode Island use daylight saving time?

Rhode Island follows timezone rules defined for America/New_York. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.

Which cities are covered in Rhode Island?

Major cities include Warwick, Providence.

Current Time in Rhode Island, United States

Check the current local time in Rhode Island, United States. View Rhode Island time zone, daylight saving time information, and major cities such as Warwick and Providence.

Current state time

02:18:27

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Major cities in Rhode Island

Warwick
Providence

Time zones and daylight saving

Rhode Island currently uses America/New_York.

Daylight saving changes depend on the local timezone rules. The live clock above always reflects the current local offset.

FAQ

Does Rhode Island use daylight saving time?: Rhode Island follows timezone rules defined for America/New_York. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.
Which cities are covered in Rhode Island?: Major cities include Warwick, Providence.