Current Date And Time In Cranston, United States
Sunday, 09 August 2026
04:46:02 PDT
State: Rhode Island
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 81,073
District: Providence County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cranston, a city in Rhode Island, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cranston — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Cranston | |
| District / County | Providence County | |
| State | Rhode Island | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 81,073 | |
| Area | 77.55 km² (29.94 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Rhode Island | #3 of 52 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 19 | |
| In Feet | 62 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 41.78 | |
| Longitude | -71.44 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.78° N 71.437° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 46' 47" N 71° 26' 14" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 46.79' N 71° 26.24' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Rhode Island Capital | 5 km North-Northeast of Providence | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rock Island, Canada (363 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 02:46 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 04:55 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 9m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 02921 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1754-01-01 |
Cranston is a city situated in Rhode Island, United States, within North America. It falls under Providence County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Cranston as a Sub-District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Rhode Island
The latitude and longitude of Cranston pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 19 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cranston on the map
Cranston runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Cranston run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Cranston exchange rates
To ring a number in Cranston from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Cranston and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Cranston ranks #3 of 52 cities in Rhode Island. It lies about 5 km North-Northeast of Providence, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Rhode Island market. › Cities near Cranston
Cranston has a recorded population of approximately 81,073 people. That places it #3 of 52 cities with population data in Rhode Island. Browse more cities in Rhode Island for comparison.
Cranston spans approximately 77.55 square kilometers (29.94 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Cranston sits within Providence County, is part of Rhode Island in United States. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Cranston keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 02:46 AM and sets around 04:55 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Cranston price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Cranston currency page.
Cranston is about 5 km North-Northeast of Providence, the capital of Rhode Island. See cities near Cranston for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Cranston lands you closest to Rock Island, Canada, about 363 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cranston sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
