Days in East Providence are currently getting shorter, about 19 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of East Providence
East Providence is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.8137° N, 71.3701° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,655 km (2,892 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,364 km (3,333 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,674 km (9,118 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,921 km (3,679 mi) west
East Providence lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of East Providence
The point on Earth exactly opposite East Providence is near Perth - when it's noon in East Providence, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in East Providence
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in East Providence
East Providence is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because East Providence is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in East Providence
In East Providence, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 13m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 8m, a difference of roughly 6h 5m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on East Providence's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like East Providence at 41.81° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of East Providence
With a population of 47,408, East Providence ranks as the 1042nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in East Providence
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD / KPVD) is a major international airport serving East Providence directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:26:18.
Daylight saving time changes in East Providence
East Providence uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call East Providence
Business hours in East Providence (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from East Providence
Compare time in East Providence with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting East Providence
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is East Providence in?
East Providence follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts East Providence at UTC-4.
What time is it in East Providence right now?
The current local time in East Providence is 10:26:18 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does East Providence observe daylight saving time?
Yes. East Providence is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is East Providence?
East Providence is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to East Providence?
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is the airport serving East Providence. The current local time at the airport is 10:26:18.
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