Days in Smithfield are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Smithfield
Smithfield is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 41.9220° N, 71.5495° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,667 km (2,900 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,352 km (3,326 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,686 km (9,125 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,926 km (3,682 mi) west
Smithfield 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 Smithfield
The point on Earth exactly opposite Smithfield is near Perth - when it's noon in Smithfield, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Smithfield
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Smithfield
Smithfield is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Smithfield 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 Smithfield
In Smithfield, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 14m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 7m, a difference of roughly 6h 7m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Smithfield's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Smithfield at 41.92° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Smithfield
With a population of 21,872, Smithfield ranks as the 2405th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Smithfield
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD / KPVD) is a major international airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Smithfield.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Smithfield
Smithfield 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 Smithfield
Business hours in Smithfield (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 Smithfield
Compare time in Smithfield with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Smithfield
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Smithfield in?
Smithfield 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 Smithfield at UTC-4.
What time is it in Smithfield right now?
The current local time in Smithfield is 10:24:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Smithfield observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Smithfield 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 Smithfield?
Smithfield is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Smithfield?
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is the nearest airport to Smithfield, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:16.
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