Rhode Island time zone
Eastern Time
Used across the whole state.
Cities in Rhode Island
Questions
What time zone is Rhode Island in?
All of Rhode Island is on Eastern Time (UTC−5, or UTC−4 in summer).
Does Rhode Island have two time zones?
No. Rhode Island is entirely on Eastern Time.
Does Rhode Island observe daylight saving time?
Rhode Island observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in Rhode Island right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Rhode Island.