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Rhode Island, United States
Friday, April 10, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States — updated live every second. Bristol observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Bristol now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Bristol time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Bristol
What Time Is It in Bristol Right Now?
The current local time in Bristol, Rhode Island, United States is 06:29:02 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026. Bristol observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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06:29:02 AM
EDT · UTC-4
Bristol Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Bristol timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/New_York
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Rhode Island
Bristol is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Bristol Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Bristol (EDT, UTC-4) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Bristol Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/New_York
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Rhode Island
Daylight Saving Time: Bristol is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Bristol is located in United States (Rhode Island) and observes the America/New_York time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-4. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-5 standard).
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