Current time in Providence
Local time in Providence
The time in Providence is 5 hours behind UTC and 1 hour ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in Providence is Eastern Standard Time (EST). Providence is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Providence starts at March 8, 2026.
Details for the time in Providence
| Current time | 11:20 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
DST: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| IANA time zone | America/New_York |
| Your time difference | 1 hour ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC-5 5 hours behind UTC |
Providence Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Providence uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Providence.
| Last DST ended at |
Nov. 2, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 8, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Nov. 1, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |