Days in Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket
Woonsocket is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.0029° N, 71.5148° W.
-
Distance from the Equator:
about 4,676 km (2,906 mi)
-
Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,343 km (3,320 mi)
-
Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,695 km (9,131 mi)
-
Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,916 km (3,676 mi) west
Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket
The point on Earth exactly opposite Woonsocket is near Perth - when it's noon in Woonsocket, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Woonsocket
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Woonsocket
Woonsocket is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket
In Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Woonsocket at 42.00° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Woonsocket
With a population of 41,475, Woonsocket ranks as the 1192nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Woonsocket
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD / KPVD) is a major international airport located about 32 km (20 mi) from Woonsocket.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:16.
Daylight saving time changes in Woonsocket
Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket
Business hours in Woonsocket (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 Woonsocket
Compare time in Woonsocket with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Woonsocket
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Woonsocket in?
Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket at UTC-4.
What time is it in Woonsocket right now?
The current local time in Woonsocket is 10:24:16 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Woonsocket observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket?
Woonsocket is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Woonsocket?
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is the nearest airport to Woonsocket, located about 32 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:16.
Time Tools
Quick access to timers, stopwatch, world clock and time zone tools.
Time Guides
Read useful guides about time zones, calendars, finance and astronomy.
