Rhode Island observes which time zone?

Rhode Island observes which time zone?

• A. Atlantic Time Zone
• B. Central Time Zone
• C. Eastern Time Zone
• D. Alaska Time Zone

Answer: (C)

Rhode Island follows the Eastern Time Zone because it sits on the U.S. East Coast. This zone uses Eastern Standard Time in winter and Eastern Daylight Time in summer, so clocks are one hour ahead of Central Time (and two hours ahead of Mountain Time) when daylight saving is in effect. The other options don’t fit because Atlantic Time is used further east in parts of Canada and the Caribbean, Central Time covers states more inland to the west, and Alaska Time is used for Alaska.

Rhode Island follows the Eastern Time Zone because it sits on the U.S. East Coast. This zone uses Eastern Standard Time in winter and Eastern Daylight Time in summer, so clocks are one hour ahead of Central Time (and two hours ahead of Mountain Time) when daylight saving is in effect. The other options don’t fit because Atlantic Time is used further east in parts of Canada and the Caribbean, Central Time covers states more inland to the west, and Alaska Time is used for Alaska.