Time in Cranston, United States now
2:59:44 AM
Saturday, August 15, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 7:46 PM
Day length 13h 52m
Solar noon 12:50 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Rhode Island (8)
Cranston facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Rhode Island
- Coordinates
- 41.7798, -71.4373
- Population
- 81,073
Frequently asked
What time is it in Cranston right now?
The current local time in Cranston is shown above and updates live every second. Cranston is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Cranston in?
Cranston uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Cranston on daylight saving time?
Yes. Cranston is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Cranston and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Cranston (Los Angeles is currently 11:59 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
