Rhode Island Time Zone
Rhode Island is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Rhode Island.
🗺️ Rhode Island Time Zone: Current local time in Rhode Island is shown above. Rhode Island follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Rhode Island time zone
Rhode Island is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. The entire state observes Eastern Time (ET) statewide. Rhode Island observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Rhode Island Time Zone
Rhode Island is entirely within the Eastern Time (ET) zone with an offset of UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). Rhode Island observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rhode Island in?
Rhode Island is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Rhode Island observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rhode Island observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Rhode Island?
The standard UTC offset for Rhode Island is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.