Days in North Kingstown 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 North Kingstown
North Kingstown is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.5501° N, 71.4662° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,625 km (2,874 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,393 km (3,351 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,644 km (9,099 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,954 km (3,700 mi) west
North Kingstown 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 North Kingstown
The point on Earth exactly opposite North Kingstown is near Perth - when it's noon in North Kingstown, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in North Kingstown
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in North Kingstown
North Kingstown is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because North Kingstown 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 North Kingstown
In North Kingstown, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 11m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 9m, a difference of roughly 6h 2m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on North Kingstown's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like North Kingstown at 41.55° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of North Kingstown
With a population of 28,042, North Kingstown ranks as the 1851st most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to North Kingstown
Newport State Airport (NPT / KUUU) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from North Kingstown.
Current local time at the airport is 10:25:43.
Daylight saving time changes in North Kingstown
North Kingstown 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 North Kingstown
Business hours in North Kingstown (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 North Kingstown
Compare time in North Kingstown with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting North Kingstown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is North Kingstown in?
North Kingstown 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 North Kingstown at UTC-4.
What time is it in North Kingstown right now?
The current local time in North Kingstown is 10:25:43 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does North Kingstown observe daylight saving time?
Yes. North Kingstown 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 North Kingstown?
North Kingstown is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to North Kingstown?
Newport State Airport (NPT) is the nearest airport to North Kingstown, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:25:43.
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