Time Now in Cranston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 41.78° N, 71.44° W
Elevation: 19 m above sea level
Population rank: #489 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Rhode Island
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Cranston is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Cranston, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Cranston
Daylight Hours in Cranston
Cranston gets 15h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cranston is at 05:18 and sunset in Cranston is at 20:22.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 08m near the December solstice to 15h 13m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Cranston
What is the current local time in Cranston?
The live local time in Cranston is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cranston currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Cranston in?
Cranston uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Cranston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cranston is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Cranston's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cranston.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 03:05 | 05:18 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:06 | 05:18 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:07 | 05:19 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:08 | 05:20 | 12:51 | 16:52 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:10 | 05:20 | 12:51 | 16:52 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:11 | 05:21 | 12:51 | 16:52 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:12 | 05:22 | 12:51 | 16:52 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cranston
Sunrise
in Cranston
↑
5:18 AM
Sunset
in Cranston
↓
8:22 PM
Day Length
15h 04m
Dawn
in Cranston
4:44 AM
Dusk
in Cranston
8:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cranston
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
55.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:10
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:00
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Distances & Clock Changes in Cranston
How Far Is Cranston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 245 km | WSW (242deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,142 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,328 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,594 km | NE (55deg) |
| Moscow | 7,290 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,700 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Dubai | 10,771 km | NE (47deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,839 km | NNW (335deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cranston?
Cranston next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cranston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cranston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 41.8deg S, 108.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cranston
What time is it in Cranston right now?
The current local time in Cranston is 04:32 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Cranston follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Cranston in?
Cranston uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cranston?
Is Cranston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Cranston is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cranston today?
Today in Cranston: sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset is at 20:22, giving 15h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cranston tonight?
The moon phase over Cranston tonight is Last Quarter with 55.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Cranston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cranston, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.