Current time in Rhode Island
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Rhode Island · United StatesUTC-04:00
01:30 AMFRI 02.10.2026
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- Time zone
- America/New_York
- UTC offset
- UTC-04:00
- Abbreviation
- EDT
- Daylight saving time
- Observed
- Next clock change
- November 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
Rhode Island time difference
How far Rhode Island is ahead of or behind the world's main business hubs right now. Daylight saving time is already applied where it is in effect.
Clock changes in Rhode Island
| Date | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM | UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 |
| March 14, 2027 | 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | UTC-05:00 → UTC-04:00 |
Time zone history since 1970
Clocks have changed twice a year throughout the period since 1970.
Changes outside the seasonal pattern:
- January 6, 1974: UTC-05:00 → UTC-04:00
- October 27, 1974: UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2025b.
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Rhode Island in?
- Rhode Island uses the America/New_York (EDT) time zone and is currently on UTC-04:00.
- Does Rhode Island observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026; after it, UTC-05:00 applies.