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Rhode Island, United States
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See the exact local time in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Cranston follows Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Cranston
What Time Is It in Cranston Right Now?
The current local time in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States is 01:00:13 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Cranston 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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01:00:13 AM
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Cranston Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Cranston 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
Cranston 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 Cranston Time With Other Cities
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Cranston 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: Cranston is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Cranston 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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