Sunset & Sunrise Today in East Providence, Rhode Island
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in East Providence: sunrise 5:24 AM, sunset 8:17 PM.
East Providence, Rhode Island sees the sun come up at 5:24 AM and go down at 8:18 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 54m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over East Providence, is at 12:51 PM.
Sitting at 41.81° latitude puts East Providence in the mid-latitudes — daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 25 seconds. This is summer in East Providence, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in East Providence this evening is roughly 7:38 PM–8:39 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:39 PM to 8:52 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in East Providence is at 8:17 PM and sunrise at 5:24 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in East Providence drift across the whole year.
It's summer in East Providence right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in East Providence ranges from as early as 4:14 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:24 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 07m.
Moon in East Providence today
Sunset today: East Providence vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
| Providence | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
| Cranston | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
| Pawtucket | 5:23 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m |
| Warwick | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 53m |
East Providence sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:24 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:14 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:10 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:16 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in East Providence (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 4:17 PM | 9h 07m |
East Providence sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 54m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:24 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:25 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:26 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 34s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:27 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:28 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:29 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:30 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 44s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:31 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 48s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:32 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:32 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:33 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:34 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:35 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 59s |
Twilight times in East Providence today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:19 AM | 10:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:08 AM | 9:33 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:50 AM | 8:52 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:03 AM | 6:04 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:38 PM | 8:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in East Providence.
Sunrise & sunset in East Providence by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 11m |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:20 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:13 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 09m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:42 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:18 AM | 4:39 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:53 AM | 4:15 PM | 9h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in East Providence.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for East Providence
What time is sunset in East Providence today?
Sunset in East Providence, Rhode Island is at 8:18 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in East Providence today?
Sunrise in East Providence is at 5:24 AM today, with 14h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in East Providence tomorrow?
Sunrise in East Providence tomorrow is at 5:24 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:17 PM.
What time is sunset in East Providence tomorrow?
Sunset in East Providence tomorrow is at 8:17 PM.
How long is the day in East Providence today?
East Providence gets 14h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:24 AM and sunset at 8:18 PM.
When is golden hour in East Providence?
The evening golden hour in East Providence is about 7:38 PM to 8:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in East Providence?
The evening blue hour in East Providence runs from about 8:39 PM to 8:52 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in East Providence?
After sunset at 8:18 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in East Providence at around 8:52 PM today.
When is solar noon in East Providence?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over East Providence — is at 12:51 PM today.
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