Rhode Island Time Zone Map
Eastern Time, statewide.
Time zones in Rhode Island
| Zone | IANA | Standard | Daylight | Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | America/New_York | UTC−5 | UTC−4 | EST / EDT |
Rhode Island, the smallest state by area, is Eastern Time statewide (EST/EDT, UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer); its capital, Providence, follows the same clock.
Crossing the state line
Connecticut and Massachusetts, Rhode Island’s two neighbours, keep Eastern Time too, so Providence and Boston share a clock, as do Westerly and Stonington across the Pawcatuck River.
Frequently asked questions
Which zone does Rhode Island follow?
Rhode Island is Eastern Time, statewide.
Is Rhode Island in a single time zone?
Yes — Rhode Island is wholly inside Eastern Time.
What time zone is Providence in?
Providence is on Eastern Time (EST / EDT — UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer, IANA zone America/New_York).
Sources: zone boundaries from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s time zone regulations (49 CFR Part 71); offsets and daylight saving rules from the IANA time zone database. See Data Sources for how this site uses them.