What Time Is It in Rhode Island?
See what time it is in Rhode Island right now, with the date, time zone and the time difference from where you are.
About this tool
Rhode Island is a US state. The whole state uses Eastern Time. Standard time is UTC−5 (EST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC−4 (EDT). Next changes: clocks go back on November 1, 2026; clocks go forward on March 14, 2027. Rhode Island is normally 5 hours behind London. For a few weeks a year (4 hours behind) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rhode Island in?
Rhode Island: Eastern Time: standard time is UTC−5 (EST), and during daylight saving time it is UTC−4 (EDT).
Does Rhode Island have daylight saving time?
Yes. Rhode Island sets the clocks forward in spring and back in autumn. Next changes: clocks go back on November 1, 2026; clocks go forward on March 14, 2027.
What is the time difference between Rhode Island and London?
Rhode Island is normally 5 hours behind London. For a few weeks a year (4 hours behind) the difference changes, because the clocks are changed on different dates.
Why does the clock show a slightly different time than mine?
The page takes the time from the internet and adjusts for delay, so it is accurate to the second.