Days in 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 Providence
Providence is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.8240° N, 71.4128° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,656 km (2,893 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,363 km (3,332 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,675 km (9,119 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,924 km (3,681 mi) west
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 Providence
The point on Earth exactly opposite Providence is near Perth - when it's noon in Providence, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Providence
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Providence
Providence is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because 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 Providence
In 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 Providence's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Providence at 41.82° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Providence
With a population of 190,934, Providence ranks as the 144th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Providence
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD / KPVD) is a major international airport serving Providence directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Providence
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 Providence
Business hours in 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 Providence
Compare time in Providence with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Providence
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Providence in?
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 Providence at UTC-4.
What time is it in Providence right now?
The current local time in Providence is 10:24:38 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Providence observe daylight saving time?
Yes. 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 Providence?
Providence is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Providence?
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is the airport serving Providence. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:38.
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