Providence, State Pier no.1 Sunrise & Sunset
Saturday, October 31 at Providence, State Pier no.1, Rhode Island. There are 10h 25m of daylight, from sunrise at 7:16 AM to sunset at 5:42 PM.
The light today
From first light to last, local to Providence, State Pier no.1.
Daylight by month in Providence, State Pier no.1
How sunrise, sunset, and the length of the day change across 2026 at this latitude. Times are for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7:11 AM | 4:40 PM | 9h 29m | |
| Feb | 6:42 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 37m | |
| Mar | 6:58 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 54m | |
| Apr | 6:06 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 20m | |
| May | 5:26 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 33m | |
| JunLongest | 5:10 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 12m | |
| Jul | 5:24 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 55m | |
| Aug | 5:53 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 53m | |
| Sep | 6:25 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 30m | |
| Oct | 6:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 07m | |
| Nov | 6:35 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 50m | |
| DecShortest | 7:06 AM | 4:16 PM | 9h 10m |
Longest day around June 21 (15h 13m), shortest around December 21 (9h 08m). That is a swing of 6h 05m across the year.
Time your day on the water
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Sunrise, sunset & daylight at Providence, State Pier no.1
On the water, the light runs the day. First light is when you can start to see the channel; the hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset is the soft golden light anglers and photographers wait for; and last light is your deadline to be back on the mooring. The times on this page are calculated for Providence, State Pier no.1’s exact position and follow the local clock, daylight saving included.
Daylight is not fixed. It swings with the season, and how far it swings depends on latitude. Providence, State Pier no.1 runs from about 9h 08m at the shortest day to 15h 13m at the longest. Plan an early start against first light, line up the evening bite with the golden hour and sunset, and cross-check the Providence, State Pier no.1 tide chart and marine forecast before you head out.
Frequently asked
What time is sunrise and sunset in Providence, State Pier no.1 today?+
On Saturday, October 31, the sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 5:42 PM at Providence, State Pier no.1, Rhode Island. First light (dawn) is around 6:48 AM and last light (dusk) is around 6:10 PM.
How many hours of daylight does Providence, State Pier no.1 get today?+
Saturday, October 31 has 10h 25m of daylight at Providence, State Pier no.1. The days are getting shorter by about 3 minutes a day right now.
When is the longest and shortest day of the year in Providence, State Pier no.1?+
The longest day at Providence, State Pier no.1 is around June 21 with 15h 13m of daylight, and the shortest is around December 21 with 9h 08m. That is a swing of 6h 05m across the year.
What is first light, golden hour, and solar noon?+
First light (civil dawn) is when the sky brightens enough to see, about 30 minutes before sunrise. Golden hour is the soft, low-angle light right after sunrise and right before sunset. Solar noon is when the sun is highest, at 12:29 PM today. These matter for planning a dawn departure, a photo, or the evening bite.
Are these sunrise and sunset times accurate?+
Yes. They are calculated to the minute for Providence, State Pier no.1's exact coordinates (41.807°, -71.401°) using the standard astronomical equations NOAA's own solar calculator uses, and they follow the local time zone including daylight saving. Times are for a flat sea horizon; hills or headlands can shift the real moment a little.
Pathr nautical charts
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Bridge clearances near Providence, State Pier no.1
Vertical clearance and drawbridge opening schedules for the bridges closest to Providence, State Pier no.1. Check them against your air draft before you head out.
